CLEVELAND (AP) — Right-hander Joe Smith and the Cleveland Indians have agree to a one-year contract worth $870,000.
The 26-year-old was 2-2 with a 3.83 ERA in 53 relief appearances for the Indians this year. He has an 11-7 record and 3.57 ERA in four major league seasons, beginning his career with the New York Mets.
Smith had been eligible for salary arbitration. He can earn an additional $30,000 in performance bonuses under Thursday’s agreement.
