The Indians, searching to strengthen themselves at third base, have signed Jack Hannahan to a minor league deal with a spring training invitation.
CLEVELAND -- The Indians have signed infielder Jack Hannahan to a minor league deal with a spring training invitation. Hannahan, a left-handed hitter, has played mostly first and third base in the big leagues.
Hannahan, 30, didn't play in the big leagues last season. He split his time between Class AAA Tacoma (Seattle) and Class AAA Pawtucket (Boston) where he hit a combined .237 (79-for-334) with nine homers and 45 RBI. His slash line was .237/.340/.374.
He played every infield position last season, seeing his most time at third (46 games) and second base (37).
Hannahan last played in the big leagues in 2009 with Oakland and Seattle. He hit a combined .213 (57-for-267) with four homers and 19 RBI. His slash line was .213/.297/.326.
He played 84 games at third base and 18 at first base in 2009.
Hannahan was a third round pick by the Tigers in 2001. He made his big league debut with Detroit in 2006.