The Cleveland Indians have brought back a piece of their 2017 team that won 101 games, though it isn’t who you’re thinking.
Nonetheless, the Tribe has brought back righty reliever Dan Otero on a one-year deal for 2018. Otero went 3-0 with a 2.85 ERA in 52 appearances for Cleveland last year.
The deal was made to avoid arbitration with the bullpen arm, something the Tribe will have to do with a few other players this offseason.
Indians: Dan Otero has signed a one-year deal to avoid arbitration. One down, six to go: Allen, Chisenhall, Bauer, Salazar, McAllister and Almonte also eligible for arb this winter.