<p>CLEVELAND — Billy Hamilton has joined the Indians’ cluttered outfield competition.</p>
<p>The free agent finalized his contract on Monday with Cleveland, which will give Hamilton a chance to win a roster spot during training camp in Arizona. Hamilton agreed to terms on a minor league deal last week with an invitation to big league spring training, and the contract was completed after he completed medical tests.</p>
<p>Hamilton, who spent last season with the Cubs and Mets, gives the Indians another option as they try to fix an outfield that hasn’t produced much in recent seasons. The 30-year-old Hamilton has 305 career steals over eight seasons with Cincinnati, Kansas City, Atlanta, Chicago and New York.</p>
<p>Hamilton had his best years with the Reds from 2013-18. He stole at least 56 bases over a four-year span.</p>
<p>The Indians this month signed free agent Eddie Rosario to an $8 million, one-year deal, and he projects to get one of their three starting outfield jobs. The other two seem up for grabs along with a backup spot.</p>
<p>Hamilton is a career .241 hitter with 101 doubles, 36 triples, 22 home runs and 178 RBIs.</p>
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