Pirates sign Inge to minor-league deal

Infielder Brandon Inge reportedly has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The deal includes an invitation to spring training with the major league team, according to MLB.com

Inge, 35, batted .218 last year between the Pirates and the Athletics. His season ended on Sept. 1 with surgery after he suffered his second separated shoulder of the season.

He bounced back for his best season since 2010 last season as he 11 home runs and 52 RBIs for the A's.