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Look: Cincinnati Reds Bolster Pitching Staff With Veteran Addition
Sep 7, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Roansy Contreras (57) delivers against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images

Look: Cincinnati Reds Bolster Pitching Staff With Veteran Addition

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner  |  Last updated Dec 19, 2024 4:18 PM ET

The Cincinnati Reds claimed Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Texas Rangers on Thursday.

Contreras is a right-handed relief pitcher who has a 4.72 ERA over 90 career games with the Pirates and Angels.

In 2024, he appeared in 37 games with a 4.33 ERA. He had 40 strikeouts and walked 23 batters in 52 innings.

Contreras is likely to battle for a bullpen spot with the Reds in spring training.

See highlights of Contreras below.

This article first appeared on Cincinnati Reds on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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