CLEVELAND– Mike Napoli will have season-ending knee surgery, according to the Cleveland Indians.
The 36-year-old Napoli suffered an ACL and meniscus tear in his right knee while chasing a foul ball on Tuesday for Class Triple-A Columbus.
Napoli hit .193 with 29 homers and 66 RBI with the Texas Rangers last season. With the Indians in 2016, he hit 34 homers and 101 RBI and was a clubhouse leader as the team went on their World Series run.
This past winter, Napoli went unsigned until the Indians gave him a minor league deal so that he could train with a club and showcase his talents for other organizations.