Baseball: Brewers claim Inglett off waivers

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers claimed utility player Joe Inglett off waivers from the Texas Rangers.

The 31-year-old Inglett batted .281 with six RBIs in 36 games with Toronto last season and made 23 starts during three stints with the Blue Jays in left field, right field and second base.

Inglett is a career .293 hitter with five homers and 68 RBIs in parts of four seasons with Cleveland and Toronto. He was previously claimed off waivers by Texas on Dec. 4.

To make room for Inglett, the Brewers designated right-handed pitcher Chris Smith for assignment Wednesday.