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.

This article references Melvin Upton and more! 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.Keep on reading: Melvin Upton Signs With the Cleveland Indians

This article references Melvin Upton and more! 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. [...]Keep on reading: Melvin Upton Signs With Indians

This article references Melvin Upton and more! Robert Murray of FanRag Sports reports that the Indians are one of a few teams who have shown interest in 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 [...]Keep on reading: Indians Have Shown Interest In Melvin Upton

This article references Melvin Upton and more! Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports that Melvin 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 dealKeep on reading: Melvin Upton At Winter Meetings

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 mi[...]

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[...]

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 on[...]

Desperate for a left field option, the Giants have agreed to a minor league deal with Melvin Upton Jr., who was recently released by the Blue Jays. The Giants are currently using infielder Aaron Hill as their left fielder, as well as a platoon of Jarrett Parker and Gorkys Hernandez. Upton shouldn't [...]

Melvin Upton Jr. had a decent day on Thursday against the Yankees, but continues to struggle overall this spring. He finished 1-for-2 yesterday with a RBI, a walk, but was caught stealing on his only attempt. He’s hitting .174 with a .208 OBP and disgusting .513 OPS this spring while picking up tw[...]