Austin Kearns LF FA Wed 1/25/12 4:21 PM
Austin Kearns
LF FA
Marlins signed OF Austin Kearns to a minor league contract.
The agreement carries an invitation to spring training, but Kearns seems highly unlikely to land a spot on the Marlins' Opening Day roster. He was released by the Indians in August of last season after batting just .200/.302/.287 with two home runs and seven RBI over 174 plate appearances.
Austin Kearns LF FA Thu 8/18/11 9:04 AM
Austin Kearns
LF FA
Indians released OF Austin Kearns.
Kearns was designated for assignment to make room for Shin-Soo Choo's return from the disabled list last week. The 31-year-old outfielder batted just .200/.302/.287 with two homers and seven RBI over 174 plate appearances with the Indians this season.
Austin Kearns LF FA Fri 8/12/11 10:33 AM
Austin Kearns
LF FA
Indians designated OF Austin Kearns for assignment.
The move was made to clear space on the 25-man roster for Shin-Soo Choo, who was a surprise activation from the disabled list on Friday morning. Hitting just .200/.302/.287 through 57 games this season, there's a pretty good chance Kearns will go unclaimed on waivers and end up in Triple-A Columbus.
Austin Kearns LF FA Tue 7/5/11 4:05 AM
Austin Kearns
LF FA
Austin Kearns pounded a three-run homer in the seventh inning Monday, helping the Indians to a 6-3 victory over the Yankees.
It was Kearns' first homer of the season. In fact, it was his first in 169 at-bats, dating back to last season's tour with the Yankees. His 1-for-3 day pushed his average up to .200.