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Indians sign Hunter to 1-year deal

Kamil Krzaczynski / USA TODAY Sports / Reuters

Tommy Hunter is off to Ohio for the 2016 season.

The Cleveland Indians have signed the reliever to a one-year deal, the team announced Friday.

Hunter will make $2 million for his services, according to multiple reports.

The 29-year-old opened the 2015 campaign with the Baltimore Orioles, crafting a 3.63 ERA in 44 2/3 innings before he was sent to the Chicago Cubs in a deadline day trade for outfielder Junior Lake. The right-hander struggled in Chicago, however, posting a 5.74 ERA in 15 innings with the Cubs.

Hunter owns a career 4.31 ERA over eight big-league seasons as both a starter and reliever.

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