Guardians Roster & Staff
Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
| 12/23/15 | Chicago White Sox claimed 1B Jerry Sands off waivers from Cleveland Indians. |
| 12/22/15 | Cleveland Indians signed free agent LHP Ross Detwiler to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| 12/21/15 | Cleveland Indians signed free agent LHP Tom Gorzelanny to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| 12/21/15 | Cleveland Indians signed free agent LHP Joe Thatcher to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| 12/21/15 | Cleveland Indians released 3B Chris Johnson. |
| 12/18/15 | Cleveland Indians designated RF Jerry Sands for assignment. |
| 12/18/15 | Cleveland Indians signed free agent RHP Jarrett Grube to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| 12/18/15 | Philadelphia Phillies traded RHP Dan Otero to Cleveland Indians for cash. |
| 12/17/15 | Cleveland Indians signed free agent CF Rajai Davis. |
| 12/17/15 | Cleveland Indians designated 3B Chris Johnson for assignment. |
| 12/11/15 | Cleveland Indians signed free agent LF Robbie Grossman to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| 12/10/15 | San Diego Padres claimed RHP Josh Martin off waivers from Cleveland Indians. |
| 12/09/15 | St. Louis Cardinals claimed Jayson Aquino off waivers from Cleveland Indians. |
| 12/07/15 | Cleveland Indians claimed Joey Butler off waivers from Tampa Bay Rays. |
| 12/07/15 | Cleveland Indians designated LHP Jayson Aquino for assignment. |
| 12/03/15 | LHP Nick Hagadone elected free agency. |
| 12/02/15 | Cleveland Indians designated LHP Nick Hagadone for assignment. |
| 12/02/15 | Los Angeles Angels traded LF Collin Cowgill to Cleveland Indians for cash. |
| 12/01/15 | Cleveland Indians signed free agent RHP Felipe Paulino to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |
| 12/01/15 | Cleveland Indians signed free agent RHP Joba Chamberlain to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. |