Tribe, Garland reach deal
CLEVELAND — Jon Garland may give the Cleveland Indians yet another option for their uncertain rotation.
The right-hander, who has won 132 games in the majors for five teams, agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the Indians, who have four starting spots filled but want to add depth and experience. Garland’s deal is contingent on him passing a physical in the next week at the Indians’ training complex in Goodyear, Ariz.
Garland’s 2011 season was cut short by a shoulder injury. He went 1-5 with a 4.33 ERA in nine starts for the Dodgers before shoulder surgery in July.
As long as he passes his physical, Garland would get a shot to start.
