Indians name Manny Acta manager

CLEVELAND, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- The Cleveland Indians have hired Manny Acta to be their next manager, the team said Sunday.

The former Washington Nationals' manager received a three-year contract with a club option for 2013, the announcement said. Acta will meet the Cleveland media at a Monday news conference.

"We are very excited to have Manny Acta as our Major League manager," said Cleveland General Manager Mark Shapiro. "After speaking with an impressive array of candidates, we feel that Manny is a very strong and experienced leader who possesses great energy and enthusiasm along with tremendous communication skills and a positive mindset that will command a presence in the dugout, clubhouse and with our fans."

Acta, 40, was fired by Washington in July after a 158-252 record in 2 1/2 seasons, his only managerial job.