Cleveland Indians pitcher Tommy Hunter (abdomen) will likely open the 2016 season on the disabled list, manager Terry Francona hinted Thursday.
Hunter, a free agent this off-season, signed a one-year deal worth $2 million with Cleveland last week, but he is still recovering from surgery on his abdomen and could miss part of April. The 29-year-old Hunter struggled towards the end of last season with the Chicago Cubs and carries questions about his performance heading into the 2016 season.
Hunter posted a 3.89 xFIP in 60 1/3 innings of relief with the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs last season, and his 18.9 strikeout percentage was well above above his career average. Although he had a high ERA with the Cubs (5.74), his 3.40 xFIP suggests it should have been lower.
Source: Rotoworld.com