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Tommy Hunter suffers fractured back after protecting his son during a fall

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A freak home injury has landed a member of the Indians' bullpen on the disabled list.

Right-hander Tommy Hunter suffered a non-displaced fracture in his back over the All-Star break when he slipped on his steps while carrying his son, manager Terry Francona announced Sunday. Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer has the details:

"He had a little mishap at home during the break," said manager Terry Francona.