"The Tampa Bay Rays traded infielder Russ Canzler to the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday for cash considerations.

Canzler, 25, was the 2011 Most Valuable Player of the International League and received a September call-up to the Rays. He appeared in three games as a pinch-hitter and designated hitter and had one hit.

Canzler was designated for assignment Friday to clear room on the 40-man roster for veteran utility infielder Jeff Keppinger.

Canzler was drafted in the 30th round by the Chicago Cubs in 2004 and signed as a minor-league free agent by Tampa Bay in November 2010."