"We wanted to try to get as many alternatives as we could to help," Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said earlier this week.
Right now, Cleveland's projected outfield would include Lonnie Chisenhall in right field and Abraham Almonte in center. This offseason, the Indians have also acquired Joey Butler (claimed from Tampa Bay) and Collin Cowgill (via trade from the Angels) as possible backup options. Grossman joins Shane Robinson and Michael Choice on list of non-roster outfielders with Spring Training invites.
In parts of the past three seasons with the Astros, the 26-year-old Grossman has hit .