Cleveland Indians designated another veteran, this time it's Mark Grudzielanek, for assignment from the big league club.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Mark Grudzielanek was designated for assignment by the Indians before Tuesday's game. Utility infielder Anderson Hernandez, promoted from Class AAA Columbus, will take Grudzielanek's spot.
Grudzielanek is the second veteran jettisoned by the Indians in the last five days. Jamey Wright was designated for assignment over the weekend when the Indians were in Chicago to play the White Sox.
On Sunday, Grudzielanek started for the Indians, but left the game with a strained right hamstring. Manager Manny Acta said he was better Monday, but he did not play against Boston.
The Indians claimed Hernandez on waivers from the Mets in spring training. He was Acta's starting second baseman in Washington for the first half of last season. They had to purchase his contract from Columbus because he was no on the 40-man roster.
Hernandez was hitting .234 (39-for-167) with four doubles, one homer and 17 RBI in 46 games at Columbus.
Grudzielanek, 39, hit .273 (30-for-110) with the Indians. All 30 hits were singles.