Scott Kazmir's Major League comeback is on the right track.

The Indians have announced that Kazmir will be their No. 5 starter. He hasn't pitched in the majors in two years.

Kazmir pitched for the Sugar Land (Texas) Skeeters in the independent Atlantic League last season.

"I'm very proud that this has happened," he said. "Knowing where I was a couple years ago and being able to be here now is unbelievable. I guess hard work does pay off."