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Johnny Damon is expected to join the Indians on Tuesday when they open a three- game series against Chicago at U.S. Cellular Field.
The Indians signed Damon to a minor-league deal worth $1.25 million on April 17. He's been playing games in extended spring training at the team's training site in Goodyear, Ariz., for the past two weeks.
When Damon was signed, the Indians said they expected him to go from extended spring training to Class AAA Columbus before coming to the big leagues. Those plans have changed.
Over the weekend, manager Manny Acta said the Indians were comfortable with what Damon was doing in Goodyear. Tuesday is May 1, the date of Damon's out clause in his contract. If he's not in the big leagues by then, he could ask for his release and become a free agent.
Damon, 38, did not go through spring training because he went unsigned after playing 150 games with Tampa Bay last year. He hit .261 (152-for-582) with 29 doubles, seven triples, 16 homers, 79 runs and 73 RBI.
The Indians' offense could a jolt. They've scored 17 runs in their past seven games.
When Damon joins the Indians, he's expected to share playing time with Shelley Duncan in left field. Duncan, who drove in a run in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Angels, is hitting .230 (14-for-61) with one double, two homers, eight RBI. He's struck out 22 times and walked 13.
A roster spot will have to created to make room for Damon.
Welcome back? Along with Damon, another outfielder might be joining the Indians in Chicago. Make that rejoining.
Shin-Soo Choo (left hamstring) says his goal is be back in the lineup Tuesday night. He has missed the last five games.
Sunday morning, Choo ran controlled sprints and did some agility drills. He played catch and took batting practice in the cages.
"It's getting better every day," said Choo. "I'm waiting for the day when it's 100 percent. My goal is play on Tuesday. I can still feel it a little when I run. But I'm fine hitting and throwing."
Choo said he's never had a hamstring problem.
"First time for hamstring and last year was first time for an oblique," said Choo. "I do everything the first time and then no more."
e, si spera, anche Choo...
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