The Indians fulfilled a second need Wednesday, reportedly signing center fielder Rajai Davis to a one-year, $5.25 million deal, pending a physical.
Davis, 35, last season hit .258 with a .306 on-base percentage, eight home runs and 18 stolen bases for Detroit and per FanGraphs, had a Wins Above Replacement of 1.8. In 2014, he hit .282 and stole 36 stolen bases.
With Davis, the Indians fill a hole in center field, their biggest need this offseason. Abraham Almonte and Collin Cowgill were the likely leading options. Davis now slides into the everyday role.
The Indians on Wednesday also signed first baseman/designated hitter Mike Napoli to a one-year, $7 million deal.