Indians near deal with RHP Chad Durbin

A person familiar with the negotiations says the Cleveland Indians are close to signing reliever Chad Durbin to a one-year contract. He will report to the team's training camp in Goodyear, Ariz., for a physical Sunday.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract has not been completed.

The Indians were one of several teams interested in the 33-year-old right-hander. Durbin pitched for the Indians in 2003-4 and spent the past three seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies. He went 4-1 with a 3.80 ERA in 64 games last season.

The Indians have at least two bullpen openings, one of which will go to Durbin.