GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have signed oft-injured Nick Johnson to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
The Indians announced the move with the first baseman-designated hitter on Monday.
The 32-year-old Johnson played in only 24 games last year for the New York Yankees before injuring his right wrist and going on the disabled list for the eighth time.
Johnson had surgery in February at the Cleveland Clinic. He will continue his rehabilitation work at the Indians’ complex and no timetable has been given as to when he’ll be able to play again.
Johnson has a career on-base percentage of .401 with the Yankees, Washington and Florida since making his major league debut in 2001. He’s reached 150 plate appearances just once in the last four seasons.
