Brewers sign 1B Overbay to minor-league contract
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It appears the Milwaukee Brewers will add another veteran to compete with Mark Reynolds for the team's first base job.
1B Lyle Overbay has been signed to a minor league contract which includes an invitation to ML spring training. #Brewers
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) January 20, 2014
After being released from the Red Sox during spring training to start last season, Overbay was picked up by the Yankees and played a productive role on their injury depleted roster.
In 140 games, Overbay batted .240/.295/.393 with 14 home runs and 59 RBI. It was the first time the 36-year-old played over 140 games since 2010.
The signing reunites the left-handed hitter with team he gained prominence with in 2004-05. In two seasons, Overbay hit .289/.376/.464 with 35 home runs and 159 before being traded to the Toronto Blue Jays.
Milwaukee signed Reynolds to a minor league contract earlier in the week.