GOODYEAR, Ariz. – The Indians' outfield became a little more crowded Thursday night because veteran Marlon Byrd passed his physical. Byrd was at the team's training facility Thursday morning to take a physical after agreeing to a minor-league deal.
Word came down that Byrd passed the physical and will make a base salary of $1 million if he makes the opening day roster. He will join the Indians on Friday.
Last year, when Byrd hit .247 (125-for-506) with 25 doubles, 23 homers and 73 RBI with the Reds and Giants, he made $8 million. The Indians have signed Byrd and Will Venable, another outfielder, to minor-league deals since the start of spring training.