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Indians pitcher out of jail: The Cleveland Indians pitcher known as Fausto Carmona issued a tearful apology Friday as he was released after his arrest for allegedly using a false identity to play in the U.S.

“I ask for the forgiveness of my fans, the government of the United States and the Cleveland Indians for this situation,” he said upon leaving the court in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where a judge released him on bail of about $13,000.

Police arrested him Thursday outside the U.S. consulate when he arrived to get his visa renewed. Spokesman Maximo Baez Aybar said the athlete’s real name is Roberto Hernandez Heredia and that he is 31, three years older than he had claimed.

Briefly: The Rangers have signed veteran first baseman and outfielder Brad Hawpe to a minor-league contract. ... The Indians have acquired righthander Kevin Slowey from Colorado for reliever Zach Putnam and cash. ... Righthanded reliever Sergio Romo and the San Francisco Giants have settled on a $1,575,000, one-year contract to avoid an arbitration hearing. ... Freeagent closer Ryan Madson and the Cincinnati Reds have completed a $8.5 million, oneyear contract. ... A source says slugger Carlos Pena has agreed to a $7.25 million, one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. ... The Yankees signed outfielder Brett Gardner to a one-year, $2.8 million contract Friday.