The Baltimore Orioles have signed Tommy Hunter, bringing him back for a sixth straight season.

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.

Hunter played for Baltimore from 2011-15, going 21-20 with a 4.22 ERA. He said he was thrilled to rejoin the Orioles, adding there were "a lot of smiles, a lot of hugs" when he walked into the clubhouse.

Free-agent outfielder Carlos Gomez has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers.

The Houston Astros had designated Gomez for assignment on Aug. 10 after he posted a .210 average with five home runs and 29 RBIs in 85 games this season.