Indians Get C Fasano From Braves
The Indians made a move to get a backup catcher today, as they acquired Sal Fasano from the Braves. Here it the presser from the team:
The Cleveland Indians today announced they have acquired CA SAL FASANO from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a player to be named. To allow room for Fasano on the Major League roster, the Indians have designated CA YAMID HAAD for assignment.
Fasano, 36, hit .193 (16-83) with 6 runs scored, 3 doubles, a triple, 2 home runs and 9RBI in 26 games with the AAA Richmond Braves in 2008. He was a non-roster invitee of the Toronto Blue Jays this spring before being given his unconditional release from the Jays on March 25th. Fasano then signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on April 4th.
Fasano has appeared in 412 games at the Major League level covering all or parts of 10 seasons and owns a career Major League average of .219 (233-1063) with 47 home runs and 134RBI. He last appeared at the Major League level with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2007 where he hit .178 (8-45) with a homer and 4RBI in 16 games with the Jays. This will mark the 9th Major League team (Toronto, NY Yankees, Philadelphia, Baltimore, LA Angels, Colorado, Kansas City & Oakland) he has played for during his career. Fasano will be in uniform tonight for the Indians as they take on the Colorado Rockies at 9:05PM ET in Coors Field. He will wear #44.
Haad has yet to appear in a game for the Indians since his contract was purchased from AAA Buffalo on June 12.
Matt has covered Major League Baseball and the "other two" Pro teams in Cleveland since 1994. He has been on the beat of the Indians in full-time mode since 1996, working for various raido and print networks around the country.
