A review of Indians roster moves, as well as important moves from around the league. This week: the Indians swell their stable of NRIs, and swap a AAA outfielder for a reliever.
This week we're going to try something a bit different. Usually my Sunday news and notes post contains the latest 40-man roster, as well as roster-related comments, but starting today it will be a separate post. In addition, I'll cover moves from other teams, especially during particularly slow weeks, of which this is certainly one.
Tribe transactions for the week of Nov 23-29
November 25
Designated OF Michael Choice for Assignment
First, the first important fact in a move like this: Yates was first added to a 40-man roster in November 2013, which means he has at least one more option year left.