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CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Indians have acquired pitcher Mitch Talbot from Tampa Bay, completing the trade that sent catcher Kelly Shoppach to the Rays.
The Indians also sent cash with Shoppach to the Rays in the Dec. 1 deal.
The 26-year-old Talbot was limited to 10 starts last season at Triple-A Durham because of a strained elbow. The right-hander went 4-4 with a 4.47 ERA and was able to finish the year on a positive note by making two starts in the International League playoffs.
Talbot was drafted by Houston in 2002 and traded to Tampa Bay in 2006 for Aubrey Huff. He appeared in three major league games for the Rays in 2008.
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