Adam Everett has been hired by the Indians as special assistant to baseball operations.

Everett had reportedly been considering retirement since being released by the Tribe back in June, and it sounds like this seals the deal. The soon-to-be 35-year-old batted only .242/.294/.346 over 11 major league seasons but was considered one of the top defensive shortstops in the game during his prime.

Indians released INF Adam Everett.

Everett was designated for assignment by the Indians earlier this week. The 34-year-old is batting just .217/.277.233 over 67 plate appearances this season. He is reportedly considering retirement.

Indians designated INF Adam Everett for assignment.

Everett told MLB.com's Jordan Bastian that he is considering retirement but will first weigh his other options. The 34-year-old infielder batted .217/.277/.233 in 67 plate appearances for the Tribe this season.

Adam Everett scored the go-ahead run on a squeeze bunt in the bottom of the eighth as the Indians beat the Red Sox 1-0 on Thursday.

The first batter to face Daniel Bard, Everett walked to begin the bottom of the eighth and then stole second with Orlando Cabrera up at the plate and showing bunt. Orlando Cabrera successfully bunted afterwards, moving Everett along, and Asdrubal Cabrera brought him home with a squeeze down the third-base line. Everett was making his first start and second appearance for the Indians since winning a spot out of spring training.

Indians purchased the contract of INF Adam Everett.

Everett, who didn't appear in the big leagues after being released by the Astros last June, batted .267 with two RBI over 45 at-bats this spring. The 34-year-old will be a backup middle infielder on the club.

Adam Everett has made the Indians' roster.

Everett will serve as a utility infielder this season for the Tribe. He batted .308 with six walks and two RBI in 39 Cactus League at-bats this spring.

MRI results Monday on Adam Everett's sore left thumb came back negative.

Everett sprained his thumb over the weekend, but he was back to working out Tuesday in Indians camp.

Adam Everett was scheduled to get an MRI on his left thumb Monday.

Everett, a non-roster invitee, sprained his thumb during Saturday's game against the Angels. The 34-year-old is batting .355 over 31 at-bats this spring and is attempting to make the club as a backup infielder.

Adam Everett will earn a base salary of $700,000 if he makes the Indians' roster.

He could make an additional $50,000 if he reaches 150 and 200 plate appearances and $100,000 if he makes 250 and 300 plate appearances. Everett, who turns 34 in February, batted .185/.221/.247 over 81 at-bats last season before he was released by the Tigers in June. He will compete for a bench spot during spring training.

Indians signed SS Adam Everett to a minor league contract.

Evertt hit just .185/.221/.247 over 81 at-bats for Detroit last season before getting released and taking the rest of the year off. Although not as good as he used to be, Everett is still pretty slick with the leather. He will compete for a bench spot.

Jayson Stark of ESPN.com reports that the Rockies and Indians have interest in free agent infielder Adam Everett.

Everett was cut by the Tigers in June of 2010 and was not picked up by any other major league club, but teams are reconsidering now in a market weak on quality middle infielders. The 33-year-old hit just .185/.221/.247 over his first 81 at-bats for Detroit but is still a capable fielder.

According to Jason Beck of MLB.com, Adam Everett's agent has heard from several teams and his client is interested in playing again next season.

Everett, who turns 34 in February, was cut loose by the Tigers in June after batting just .185/.221/.247 over his first 81 at-bats. It's hard to see him as anything besides a late-game defensive replacement. He may have to settle for a minor league contract with a spring training invite.

According to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, the Red Sox are showing interest in free agent shortstop Adam Everett.

"I haven't heard that, but great team, great city, and it sounds interesting," Everett told FOXSports.com on Wednesday. A major league source tells Rosenthal that Everett is currently taking his time to decide on his next step. The source also added that the Red Sox would likely need to clear Mike Lowell's roster spot in order to sign Everett.

Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports that the Red Sox have shown interest in recently-released shortstop Adam Everett.

Everett was dumped by the Tigers last week after opening the season with a poor .185/.221/.247 batting line in his first 81 at-bats. He's not exactly an intimidating hitter, but the Red Sox are working with Bill Hall as their backup shortstop and second baseman, and would like to improve defensively.

Tigers released SS Adam Everett.

The shortstop was designated for assignment on June 6 after opening the season with a hideous .185/.221/.247 batting line over 81 at-bats.

Tigers designated SS Adam Everett for assignment.

Everett is still very good defensively, but his offense was a millstone that couldn't come near making the tradeoff a wash. He posted a .468 OPS through 89 plate appearances as the blackest of black holes. Everett might have to log some time in the minors before getting another opportunity on a major league roster.

Adam Everett will be designated for assignment on Tuesday, with Danny Worth being recalled to take over as Detroit's shortstop, according to manager Jim Leyland.

"We just didn't see anything happening (offensively) with Adam," said Leyland. Everett has never been mistaken for Hanley Ramirez, so this couldn't have come as much of a surprise to the organization. His .468 OPS through 89 plate appearances was particularly appalling, however, so he makes room for Worth. The 24-year-old batted .333/.333/.333 over 25 plate appearances earlier this year, playing exclusively at second base. The former second round pick will only be an option in deeper AL-only leagues.

Adam Everett (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday.

Everett missed the last four games with a mild right hamstring strain.

Adam Everett (hamstring) is expected to return to the Tigers' lineup Thursday.

Everett has been sidelined since Saturday evening with a mild right hamstring strain. Ramon Santiago has been filling in, but that should change on Thursday against the Twins.

Adam Everett left Saturday's game with a mild right hamstring strain.

Everett was replaced at shortstop by Ramon Santiago. He's day-to-day.