The Cleveland Indians, in need of some roster spots after their recent trade acquisitions, have announced they’ve designated veteran third baseman Juan Uribe for assignment.
While Uribe has struggled of late, especially with the bat, the move is somewhat surprising given how much the club has valued his veteran leadership and presence in the clubhouse. The 37-year-old was in the midsts of one of his worst offensive seasons as a pro, batting just .206 with a .591 OPS this year. His 56 wRC+ was tied for the second worst of his career, ahead of only his second season in the big leagues way back in 2002.