The Indians on Sunday announced that the signing of free agent third baseman Juan Uribe is now official.
Uribe corrected his visa issues, made it camp in Goodyear, Ariz. and passed his physical, finally allowing the deal become official more than week after the agreement was reportedly reached. He’ll make a reported $4 million plus incentives for the 2016 season.
Uribe, who turns 37 in March, provides the Indians with a veteran option in addition to Giovanny Urshela and will be the primary third baseman. Last season Uribe hit .253 with a .320 on-base percentage, 14 home runs and 43 RBI in 119 games between the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and New York Mets.