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FILE - In this May 22, 2018, file photo, Toronto Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson hits a double against Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Garrett Richards during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Toronto. The Cleveland Indians have acquired former AL MVP Donaldson in a trade with the Blue Jays. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Indians acquire former MVP Donaldson from Blue Jays

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Indians’ Martin being released from hospital after infection

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Indians OF Martin recovering from serious infection

By JEFF WALLNER - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians' Leonys Martin watches his sacrifice fly in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, in Cleveland. Michael Brantley scored on the play. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Indians place Leonys Martin on 10-day DL because of illness

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FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2016, file photo, John &quot;Tito&quot; Francona, right, former Cleveland Indians outfielder and father of current manager Terry Francona, left, reacts after throwing a ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of baseball's American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox, in Cleveland. John “Tito” Francona has died. He was 84. A team spokesman said the elder Francona died unexpectedly at his home in New Brighton, Pennsylvania on Tuesday night, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool, File)

‘Tito’ Francona, father of Indians manager Terry, dies.

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley, right, is looked at by a trainer in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, in Cleveland. Brantley had surgery to repair a right ankle injury that limited him in the playoffs. Brantley had ligaments stabilized in his ankle, which he injured while playing left field on Aug. 8. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Brantley has surgery, Indians weighing options on his future

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 24, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona pauses in the dugout prior to the team's spring training baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Ariz. Francona remained hospitalized Thursday, July 6, with no clear timetable for his return. Francona spent his third straight day at the Cleveland Clinic, where he has been undergoing tests — and possibly a procedure — to resolve the causes of him becoming light-headed over the past month. The 58-year-old was hospitalized twice last month and doctors admitted him Tuesday, about one week after he began wearing a heart monitor. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Francona still hospitalized, no timetable for return

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 3, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona watches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, in Detroit. Indians manager Terry Francona remains hospitalized and will miss his second straight game. The 58-year-old Francona has been at the Cleveland Clinic since Tuesday, July 4. Doctors are running tests to determine what’s been making him feel light-headed. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Indians manager Francona still in hospital undergoing tests

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, left, takes the ball to relieve relief pitcher Boone Logan, right, as catcher Yan Gomes, center, looks on in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Sunday, July 2, 2017. Cleveland won 11- 8. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Indians’ Francona in hospital, won’t manage team Tuesday

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Cleveland Indians' Edwin Encarnacion smiles wearing a Cleveland Indians baseball jersey, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. One win from a World Series title last season, the Indians finalized a $65 million, three-year contract with free agent slugger Encarnacion. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Hello, Cleveland: Indians welcome slugger Encarnacion

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Members of the grounds crew prepare the field for batting practice for baseball's upcoming World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Moving on: Indians pick up options on Francona, Santana

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Former NBA player Julius Erving, left, in stripes, and Georgetown men&#8217;s basketball coach John Thompson III, center listen to former Philadelphia 76er Allen Iverson during a news conference Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013, in Philadelphia. Iverson officially retired from the NBA, ending a 15-year career during which he won the 2001 MVP award and four scoring titles. Iverson retired in Philadelphia where he had his greatest successes and led the franchise to the 2001 NBA finals. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) **FILE**

John Thompson, Georgetown have World Series connection

By Thom Loverro

Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout, right, steals second base as Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis applies the late tag in the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Indians place 2B Kipnis on disabled list

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Bourn to start the season on the disabled list

By GARY SCHATZ - Associated Press

Indians release OF Jeff Francoeur

By GARY SCHATZ - Associated Press

Indians and Masterson suspend contract talks

By GARY SCHATZ - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians pitcher John Axford throws during spring training baseball practice in Goodyear, Ariz., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Axford takes over for Perez as Indians closer

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Indians investigating a ‘situation’ with Perez

By RICK FREEMAN - Associated Press

Matsuzaka doesn’t make Indians’ roster

By GARY SCHATZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2012, file photo, Cleveland Indians right fielder Shin-Soo Choo, from South Korea, catches a fly ball off the bat of New York Yankees' Chris Stewart in the seventh inning of a baseball game in Cleveland. The Indians traded Choo to the Cincinnati Reds and acquired prized pitching prospect Trevor Bauer from the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-team deal Tuesday, Dec. 11. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan, File)

Shin-Soo Choo heads to Reds, Trevor Bauer goes to Indians in 3-team deal

By Tom Withers - Associated Press