Los Angeles Dodgers promote 1B John Lindsey after 15 years in minor leagues

SAN DIEGO – John Lindsey has finally reached the big leagues after 15 years in the minors.

The Los Angeles Dodgers purchased Lindsey's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday. The 33-year-old first baseman spent time in the minors with four organizations.

Lindsey won the Pacific Coast League batting title with a .353 average. He also had 25 homers and 97 RBIs in 107 games.

The Dodgers also recalled right-handers John Ely and Jon Link, and infielder Chin-lung Hu. They purchased the contract of third baseman Russ Mitchell.