Boston Herald · Mar 26, 2017
OF Austin Jackson makes Indians' opening-day roster
Credit: The Associated PressGOODYEAR, Ariz. — Outfielder Austin Jackson took an opportunity with the Cleveland Indians and ran with it.
Jackson was informed on Sunday that he has made Cleveland's opening-day roster, giving the AL champions some outfield depth in case Lonnie Chisenhall and Michael Brantley aren't ready for the start of the season.
The 30-year-old Jackson signed a minor league deal with the Indians in January. He missed the early part of training camp as he recovered from left knee surgery, but Jackson has made up for lost time by batting .375 with one homer and five RBIs in Cactus League games.
