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Indians right-hander Bryan Price waits for the Angles Albert Pujols to circle the bases after he hit a three-run homer off him on Sept. 8 at Progressive Field.

(Tony Dejak, Associated Press)

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Right-hander Bryan Price made his big league debut last season and that's a good thing.

What happened to him during his brief stay with the Indians was not so good. He allowed six runs on eight hits in three appearances for 20.25 ERA. In his 2 2/3 innings of work, the opposition hit .500, including three home runs.

When the Indians acquired Brandon Moss on Dec. 8 from Oakland, Price was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. Price cleared waivers and was outrighted to Class AAA Columbus.

The Indians announced Friday that they are inviting Price to big league spring training in February.

Price pitched well in 2013 at Class AA Akron and Columbus. Last spring he came to camp with the big league club and injured his right shoulder. His season did not begin until June 1.

The Indians to date have invited eight players to big league camp on minor league deals including pitchers Price, Tyler Cloyd, Shaun Marcum and Dustin Molleken, catchers Brett Hayes and Adam Moore and outfielders Destin Hood and Sands.

The Indians acquired Price, Nick Hagadone and Justin Masterson from Boston in 2009 for Victor Martinez.