John Axford hopes to rebound from a tough 2013 season after discovering a mechanical issue that caused him to tip his pitches to opposing hitters, MLB.com reports.

Axford hopes to rebound from a tough 2013 season after discovering a mechanical issue that caused him to tip his pitches to opposing hitters, MLB.com reports.

Analysis:

Axford was alerted to the mechanical flaw that was tipping his pitches after joining the Cardinals in a trade late last season. The Indians have a host of arms capable of closing out games if Axford were to stumble but he'll enter the season as the team's closer.