The Indians will look for a dependable backup to Asdrubal Cabrera this winter.

Brent Lillibridge and Jason Donald have struggled to fill that role this year and Cleveland has long had an issue trying to find someone to spell Cabrera.

"We've had some issues (with shortstops) over the last two years at the higher levels in the minors," Manny Acta said. "Donald has been on-and-off injury wise and learning different positions.

"We really need somebody, when we give Cabby a day off or he goes down, who can step in help us out. It's been an issue. . .It's been an issue."