Jason Giambi (rib) expects to begin the year on the disabled list.

Giambi was diagnosed with a non-displaced rib fracture earlier this month and will likely be sidelined until early-to-mid April. Per the terms of his minor league deal, the veteran slugger must be added to the major league roster (or major league disabled list) today.

Jason Giambi (rib) did some dry swinging Sunday.

Giambi was diagnosed on March 13 with a non-displaced rib fracture and will open the 2014 regular season on the 15-day disabled list. The veteran slugger batted just .183/.282/.371 in 216 plate appearances last year.

Jason Giambi has been diagnosed with a non-displaced rib fracture and will be out 3-4 weeks.

Giambi suffered the injury on March 7 when he was struck by an Edwin Jackson fastball. The Indians re-signed him to a minor league contract in October and are planning to use him as a part-time DH and power bench bat during the 2014 campaign. But a season-opening 15-day disabled list will likely come first.

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports writes that Jason Giambi is expected to make the Indians assuming he's healthy.

Giambi hit just .183/.282/.371 in 216 plate appearances with the Indians last season, but he still offers power and patience off the bench and he's considered a clubhouse favorite. He turned 43 in January.

Indians re-signed DH Jason Giambi to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

That didn't take long. Giambi hit just .183/.282/.371 in 216 plate appearances this season, but he still has good power and the Indians love his clubhouse presence. He'll serve as a part-time DH and pinch-hitter in 2014.

The Indians would love to have Jason Giambi back for the 2014 season.

"We would like to continue our relationship with `G' probably as long as he would like to," said manager Terry Francona. Indians general manager Chris Antonetti shares Francona's sentiment and would like Giambi to stick around as a coach once his playing career is over. Giambi, who turns 43 in January, batted .183/.282/.371 with nine home runs and 31 RBI in 216 plate appearances this season and is highly-respected in the clubhouse.

Jason Giambi is day-to-day after tweaking his forearm in Saturday's game.

Giambi left the game after the at-bat in the fifth inning, and he said afterwards that he's day-to-day. With the Indians likely needing a win on Sunday, it's too early to rule him out for the game. Indians manager Terry Francona will likely wait to see how Giambi feels on Sunday before making a decision.

Jason Giambi delivered a pinch-hit, walk-off, two-run homer in the ninth inning Tuesday against the White Sox.

It was shaping up to be a demoralizing loss for the Tribe after Chris Perez served up the game-tying and go-ahead homers in the top of the inning. Giambi bailed Perez out in the bottom of the frame, though, depositing a hanging slider from Addison Reed deep into the right field seats. Giambi is batting just .181/.280/.374 this season, but he's hit nine homers over 182 at-bats and has a pair of walk-off shots.

Jason Giambi wants to return to the Indians next season as a player.

"I would love to play next year," said Giambi. "Hopefully it will be here. I love it here. I love the direction the team is going and the things we've got going here." Giambi, who will be 43 next season, has hit just .186 with eight homers and 29 RBI in 198 plate appearances. He may not have a choice but to begin his coaching career this winter. Giambi was a finalist for the Rockies' manager gig last offseason, but lost out to Walt Weiss.

Jason Giambi became the oldest player ever to hit a walkoff homer, giving the Indians a 3-2 win over the White Sox on Monday.

You may have heard of the previous record holder, a guy named Hank Aaron (credit to Elias for the factoid). It was the seventh homer of the season for the 42-year-old Giambi. All he's good for these days are homers and walks, but he's still collecting enough of both to earn a start or two per week for the Indians. Tonight's appearance came off the bench; he pinch-hit for Mark Reynolds with Ramon Troncoso on the mound.

Jason Giambi blasted a solo homer off Jose Valverde as the Indians fell to the Tigers on Friday night in Detroit.

Giambi finished the night 1-for-3 and also walked. He has struggled to make consistent contact thus far, but the impressive power certainly remains. Through 75 at-bats on the season, he's hitting .200/.287/.493 with six homers and 20 RBI. While he's useless in most fantasy formats, he provides the Indians with nice left-handed thump off the bench.

Jason Giambi went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's win over the Rays.

Giambi launched a two-run homer off Chris Archer in the second inning and added an RBI single one inning later. The 42-year-old slugger has homered in three straight games and is now tied with Juan Gonzalez and Andruw Jones for 40th all-time with 434 career home runs. With five home runs and 19 RBI in just 69 at-bats this season, he has made the most out of his limited opportunities this year.

Jason Giambi doubled and smashed a three-run homer in Wednesday's win over the Reds.

Giambi's blast in the sixth inning extended the Tribe's lead to 5-1, and they winded up being the winning runs. He should have had four RBI on the day if not for a baserunning blunder by Nick Swisher.

Jason Giambi (back) is staying on the disabled list.

Giambi was aiming to return Tuesday but he's apparently not ready. The Indians have called up Yan Gomes and Omir Santos to provide depth at first base and catcher.

Jason Giambi (back) will indeed be activated Tuesday.

It's the first day he's eligible to return from the disabled list. Giambi will serve as a part-time designated hitter and left-handed bench bat this season for the Indians. He is doubtful to hold significant fantasy value.

Indians purchased the contract of 1B/DH Jason Giambi; placed him on the 15-day disabled list with a lower back strain.

Giambi will be eligible to return on April 9. The 42-year-old slugger is expected to function as a left-handed bat off the bench this season for Cleveland.

Jason Giambi delivered a sacrifice fly and an RBI single in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Dodgers.

Giambi entered Wednesday's action hitless over his first 11 at-bats this spring. On the bright side, he also had three walks. The 42-year-old should provide some punch off the Indians' bench this season, but he likely won't get enough at-bats to even be relevant in most AL-only fantasy leagues.

Indians signed 1B/DH Jason Giambi to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

After the 2012 season, Giambi wasn't sure what direction his career path would take. He interviewed for the Rockies managerial vacancy, then considered becoming a hitting coach, but just couldn't hang 'em up just yet. He'll compete for a bench spot with the Indians, who are lacking in left-handed power threats.

Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that Jason Giambi is close to signing a minor league deal with the Indians.

The deal would come with an invitation to spring training and an actual chance at making the major league roster. Giambi hit just .225/.372/.303 with one home run and eight RBI in 113 plate appearances with the Rockies in 2012. He could still be valuable as a source of left-handed power off the bench.

According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, free agent Jason Giambi is "still hopeful of playing this season."

Giambi was in the running for the Rockies' managerial gig but didn't get it and is now searching for a spot on a major league bench. He'll probably have to accept a minor league contract but he should find a team.