The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has signed free agent RHP CLIFF POLITTE to a minor league contract with a non-roster invitation to Major League spring training camp.

Politte appeared in 30 games for the Chicago White Sox in 2006, going 2-2 w/an 8.70 ERA in 30 relief appearances (30.0IP, 47H, 30R/29ER), spending the month of June on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. He was granted his release from the White Sox in July and underwent right shoulder surgery on August 17.

Politte is the 18th non-roster player invited to Major League camp, which opens up on Saturday, February 17 in Winter Haven, FL when pitchers and catchers work out for the first time. The Indians have a total of 58 players coming to Major League camp.