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Tribe signs Robertson, outrights Martinez
- Updated: November 23, 2016
CLEVELAND — Having versatility and depth is a priority for the Indians each offseason. A pair of roster moves on Wednesday were made with both aspects in mind.
The Indians signed free-agent outfielder Daniel Robertson to a Minor League contract that includes an invitation to attend Spring Training with the big league club. The Tribe also outrighted utility man Michael Martinez off the 40-man roster, but the team valued the defensive protection he provided last season and still hopes to keep him in the fold with a Minor League deal.
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The Indians’ 40-man roster consists of 39 players.
At the moment, Cleveland’s outfield projects to include Michael Brantley in left, Tyler Naquin in center and Lonnie Chisenhall in right, with the switch-hitting Abraham Almonte offering depth at each spot. Brantley is …
