Oct 6, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Carlos Estevez (53) pitches in the eighth inning against the New York Mets during game two of the NLDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds Target Carlos Estevez Agrees to Two-Year Deal with Royals

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Jan 29, 2025 8:01 PM ET

It was reported earlier this offseason that the Reds had an interest in free-agent reliever Carlos Estevez.

Estevez signed a two-year deal with the Royals on Wednesday.

He posted a 3.90 ERA with 31 saves and a plus 27.8% strikeout rate for the Angels in 2023. He was off to an even stronger start last year, posting a 2.38 ERA prior to the trade line. That dipped to 2.57 after the Angels traded him to the Phillies.

The Reds filled their bullpen need by trading for Taylor Rodgers on Wednesday.

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