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Mike Napoli will be released, can still sign minor league deal with Cleveland

GOODYEAR, Ariz.– Mike Napoli is set to be released by the Cleveland Indians, but he can re-sign with the team as soon as tomorrow with a minor league deal

As Jordan Bastian says, the move is a paperwork one. According to the report, Napoli and the club are still discussing the possibility of the 36-year-old starting the 2018 season with Triple-A Columbus.

Napoli will be released and then re-signed by Indians on Minor League deal. Just a paperwork move. He’s still discussing a possible trip to Triple-A with Cleveland, if no other MLB opps are available.