 After former closer Jim Johnson was traded to the Oakland Athletics, Hunter was named the new Orioles closer for the 2014 season.Hunter started the 2014 season as the Orioles closer and was successful in 11 of his 12 save opportunities, but he blew two consecutive saves on May 10 and 13 and then was placed on the 15-day disabled list.When he returned, he continued to work out of the bullpen, but not as the closer.