Reds prospects pitcher Aaron Wilkerson throws a pitch in the first inning of the final spring training game between the Cincinnati Reds and Reds prospects, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton. Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Veteran Pitcher Signs with Cardinals After Opting Out of Reds Deal

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Jul 19, 2025 1:00 AM ET

Veteran pitcher Aaron Wilkerson signed a minor league deal with the St. Louis Cardinals after recently opting out of his contract with the Cincinnati Reds.

had a 4.17 ERA over 18 starts with Triple-A Louisville to go along with 78 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.06 in 95 innings.

The 36-year-old made 14 appearances in the majors with the Milwaukee Brewers from 2017-2019 and had an ERA of 6.88 during that time.

Wilkerson pitched decent enough with the Louisville Bats this season, but still had a couple of pitchers ahead of him to get to the big leagues.

The veteran signed a minor league contract with the Reds back in January.

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

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