A fan favorite from more than a decade ago is returning for the postseason push, as the Indians on Wednesday completed a deal with the Oakland A’s to acquire outfielder Coco Crisp and cash in exchange for left-handed pitcher Colt Hynes.
Crisp, 36, this season is hitting .234 with a .299 on-base percentage to go with 11 home runs, 24 doubles and 47 RBI. He also leads the majors with a .424 average with runners in scoring position.
He is owed the remaining $11 million of his 2016 salary and has a $13 million option for next season that vests should he reach 550 plate appearances or 130 games played.