Cleveland Indians sign reliever Tommy Hunter to one-year deal

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Cleveland Indians sign RHP Tommy Hunter | MLB.com - The Indians already stood to have a tight bullpen race this spring. Cleveland just made the competition for relief jobs a little more interesting with the signing of right-hander Tommy Hunter to a one-year contract.

Cleveland Indians sign RHP Tommy Hunter to 1-year deal worth $2 million | cleveland.com - The Tribe reached a one-year, $2 million deal with right-hander Tommy Hunter on Friday. Including Hunter, the Indians are bringing 18 relievers to camp and 31 pitchers overall. Pitchers and catchers report to Goodyear, Ariz., on Wednesday.

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