The Cleveland Indians re-signed Melky Cabrera this afternoon and sent him to Triple-A Columbus.
I don’t understand it either. Melky did not play well earlier this season while covering for various injuries. Now, with Brandon Guyer likely returning to the disabled list after hitting a ball into his own knee, Melky may be poised to return to the Major League roster soon.
I am speculating here, but maybe the Indians want him as some kind of bizarre insurance policy for the outfield in Triple-A with Greg Allen and possibly Yandy Diaz and Francisco Mejia on the way soon?