On August 9th, the Boston Red Sox released Justin Masterson from his one-year, $9.5 million deal. Masterson had his chance to sign a long-term contract with the Cleveland Indians after the 2013 season, but he chose not to – a decision that he probably deeply regrets.
However, Masterson may be the match the Indians are looking for. Although the top four pitchers in the rotation are firmly cemented in place for a while, Cleveland has struggled to find a consistent fifth starter. While it might be odd to consider their former ace as a veteran depth signing, this could be a very good move for the Indians.