Former Pirates trade acquisition gets DFA'd again, this time by NL Central team

Title: Share on Facebook Roansy Contreras, a former top prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has been designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds after being claimed off waivers from the Texas Rangers. The Reds made this move to accommodate utility player Gavin Lux, acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Contreras is out of minor-league options, which means the Reds have five days to trade him or place him on waivers again. This marks the third time Contreras has been on the waiver wire in recent months. Contreras was originally traded to the Pirates from the New York Yankees in 2021 as part of the Jameson Taillon deal. He was once ranked as high as No. 71 on MLB Pipeline's Top-100 prospects list in 2022. Contreras had a promising debut season in 2022 with a 3.79 ERA over 95 innings but has struggled significantly since then. In 2023, he posted an ERA near 7.00 across 68 1/3 innings, leading to his departure from the Pirates. After being traded to the Los Angeles Angels in May, he had a 4.33 ERA in 37 appearances. Despite his recent performance issues, Contreras's age, versatility, and former top prospect status may attract teams looking for affordable pitching depth.

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Original Article Author: Emma Lingan