DETROIT -- The past three weeks have included a flurry of transactions as the Indians have attempted to find a solution for their spiraling bullpen. Part of the collateral damage for Cleveland was the loss of highly regarded veteran Matt Belisle, who explored free agency after the team designated him for assignment earlier this month.
On Wednesday, the Indians announced Belisle had re-signed with the club via a Minor League contract and will report to Triple-A Columbus, where the righty will offer another layer of bullpen depth. That was good news in the eyes of Indians manager Terry Francona, who compared cutting ties with Belisle on May 2 to being kicked in the stomach.