Reports: Indians nearing deal to acquire OF Coco Crisp from A's

CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians are nearing a deal to acquire outfielder Coco Crisp from the Oakland Athletics, according to multiple reports.

The exchange has been agreed to by both teams, a source told The Associated Press on Tuesday night.

The trade would have to be official by Wednesday for Crisp to be eligible for the postseason. The Indians entered Tuesday leading the AL Central by 4 games.

Cleveland has a need for outfield depth because left fielder Michael Brantley is out for the season following surgery and Abraham Almonte is ineligible for the playoffs following a PED suspension.

The 36-year-old Crisp is batting .234 with 11 homers and 47 RBIs in 102 games this season. He previously played in Cleveland from 2002-05.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.