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Indians RHP Tomlin signs two-year extension

The Sports Xchange

January 26, 2016 at 1:14 pm.

The Cleveland Indians signed right-hander Josh Tomlin on Tuesday to a two-year contract extension with a club option for the 2018 season.

Tomlin’s salary will be $2.25 million in 2016, which was decided two weeks ago before arbitration, and $2.5 million in 2017, Cleveland.com reported. The option year is worth $3 million and includes a $750,000 team buyout. With performance bonuses, the total value could reach nearly $12 million for three years.

Tomlin came back from shoulder surgery in March to post a 7-2 record with a 3.02 ERA in 10 starts for the Indians last season. He finished strong, going 3-1 with a 3.00 ERA in five September starts that included two complete games.

The 31-year-old, who was selected by the Indians in the 2006 draft, has been with the organization longer than any current player. He has a major league record of 36-30 with a 4.65 ERA in 95 games, including 80 starts, since 2010.