NEW YORK -- The Baltimore Orioles have signed right-hander Tommy Hunter, bringing him back for a sixth straight season.
The Orioles announced the move before Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. They also recalled righty Oliver Drake from Triple-A Norfolk and designated lefty T.J. McFarland and outfielder Julio Borbon for assignment.
Hunter was 2-2 with a 3.74 ERA in 21 games for Cleveland this season. He was in the minors rehabbing a recent back injury when the Indians cut him on Thursday.
The 30-year-old Hunter played for Baltimore from 2011-15, going 21-20 with a 4.