Indians designated C George Kottaras for assignment. Kottaras was 6-for-21 (.286) with three home runs in his nearly six-week stay with the Indians. The 31-year-old catcher could draw some interest on waivers.

George Kottaras went 2-for-4 and hit his third homer in three starts Monday against Rangers. Kottaras was making just his second appearance since being recalled on May 27. He also played in one game for the Indians in early May while Yan Gomes was out and hit two homers in that one. So, in three games this season, he has three homers and three walks, plus a lone single. Which is pretty good for a guy who has been up for grabs three times since the end of last season. Hopefully, the Indians keep him around as Yan Gomes' backup and just forget about having Carlos Santana catch again.

Indians purchased the contract of C George Kottaras from Triple-A Columbus. Kottaras will provide depth at catcher for the Tribe while Carlos Santana recovers from a concussion. Kottaras hit two homers in a short stay with Cleveland earlier this month but is doubtful to hold fantasy relevance.

Nick Camino of WTAM in Cleveland reports that George Kottaras is back with the Indians. No official announcement from the team yet, but this could be an indication that Carlos Santana is DL-bound or at least will be sidelined for a few days. Kottaras hit two homers in a brief stint with the Indians earlier this month.

George Kottaras has accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus. Kottaras had the option of declaring free agency but has decided to remain in the organization. He'll provide the Tribe with some depth in the minors.

Indians sent C George Kottaras outright to Triple-A Columbus. Kottaras homered twice in his lone start for the Tribe before being designated for assignment. He has the option of declaring free agency.

Indians designated C George Kottaras for assignment. Cleveland needed the roster spot for starter Josh Tomlin, who will pitch Tuesday night against the Twins. Kottaras joined the Indians on Saturday and slugged two solo home runs Sunday, but there is no longer a need for him with Yan Gomes back from paternity leave.

Indians purchased the contract of catcher George Kottaras from Triple-A Columbus. Kottaras was expected to be the Cubs' backup catcher this year, but he was let go in spring training and signed with the Indians. He was just 2-for-25 with 11 strikeouts in nine games for Columbus, so it'll be interesting to see if he gets any starts while Yan Gomes is away.

Indians signed C George Kottaras to a minor league contract. The veteran backstop isn't likely to stay in the minor leagues for long, and could soon work his way into becoming the primary backup to Yan Gomes, with Carlos Santana functioning as the team's primary third baseman.

Cubs released C George Kottaras. Kottaras was projected to begin the year as Chicago's backup catcher, but the opportunity will now presumably fall to either Eli Whiteside or John Baker. We're guessing the 30-year-old will not be out of work for long.