The Cleveland Indians released outfielder Melvin Upton on Monday. The veteran only managed a .189/.250/.297 batting line in 40 Cactus League plate appearances, making the decision easy for Cleveland. He'll try to work his way onto a new team before Opening Day, but it's looking like he'll have a hard time making it onto a big league roster by then. He did not play in the majors in 2017, and is likely reaching the end of the line.
Outfielder Melvin Upton has agreed to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training with the Cleveland Indians. If he makes the team, Upton will earn $1.5 million. The 33-year-old was limited to just 12 minor league games last season, slashing an unimpressive .244/.306/.333. With injuries and trade rumors swirling around Cleveland, Upton should have a good shot at making the team as a reserve outfielder.
Free-agent outfielder Melvin Upton signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Indians, first reported by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. While this a minor league deal, once Upton makes the 2018 MLB roster, he is due $1.5 million. While he slashed a respectable .257/.313/.435 (103 OPS plus) with 21 homers and 29 stolen bases in 2015-2016 with the Padres, Upton only made 12 Triple-A appearances last season. The Indians are hoping that Upton has a similar impact as outfielder Austin Jackson last season, who hit .318 in 280 at-bats for the American League Central champions.
Robert Murray of FanRag Sports reports that the Cleveland Indians are one of a few teams who have shown interest in free-agent outfielder Melvin Upton.Upton is at the winter meetings and is hoping to land a deal with a big league club. Upton was released by the Blue Jays in spring training last season before hooking up with the Giants on a minor league deal. He only appeared in 12 minor league games for the Giants due to a thumb injury that sidelined him most of the year, and he eventually opted out of his deal at the end of the year. He will likely have to settle for a minor league deal.
Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports that free-agent outfielderMelvin Upton is at the winter meetings and has met with a few teams. Upton was released by the Blue Jays in spring training last year and wound up signing a minor league deal with the Giants before opting out of the deal late in the season. He missed most of the season with a thumb injury and only appeared in 12 games. Upton, who is 32, will likely have to settle for a minor league deal.
Free-agent outfielder Melvin Upton is healthy and revitalized, according to his agent Larry Reynolds, who also says that Upton can play center field. Upton dealt with injuries throughout most of 2017 and only played in 12 minor league games for the Giants. Upton will likely have to settle for a minor league deal.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Melvin Upton has opted out of his minor league contract with the club. Upton has been limited to just 12 games this season as he has dealt with injuries. He is hoping to latch on with a contending club and could provide good defense and speed to a team. All that being said, he does not hold any fantasy value and can be left on the waiver wire.
San Francisco Giants minor league outfielder Melvin Upton ( shoulder) will see a doctor this week. The outfielder signed a minor league deal with the Giants earlier this season after being released by the Blue Jays. Upton had been out for two months with a thumb injury before coming back to play one game and suffering shoulder irritation. The Giants can use all the help they can get, so if Upton is able to get healthy he would likely have a chance to get called up. Stay tuned for more updates.
