The Indians are “in [the] process of signing” right-hander Carlos Marmol to a minor league contract, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reports (Twitter link). Marmol was reportedly throwing in the mid-90’s from a new arm slot during a scouting showcase in the Dominican Republic.
Velocity has never really been an issue for Marmol over his career, as control (a career 6.2 BB/9) has always plagued his ability to be a reliable bullpen arm. In his prime, Marmol posted a 2.54 ERA and a whopping 441 strikeouts over 308 1/3 innings out of the Cubs bullpen from 2007-10.