The departure of Lane Thomas also signifies that Cleveland is looking for more of an athletic, well-rounded power and contact hitting player to help boost their productivity on both ends, which DeLauter could bring to the table.

Maikel Garcia and the Kansas City Royals have reportedly agreed to a five-year, $57.5 million contract extension, according to MLB.com's Anne Rogers. There is a club option for a sixth year featured in the deal and escalators that could take the pact's total value to $85 million.