Reds Designate Roansy Contreras For Assignment
Title: Reds Designate Roansy Contreras For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors The Cincinnati Reds have designated Roansy Contreras for assignment to clear a roster spot for Gavin Lux, who has been officially acquired from the Dodgers. Contreras has had a tumultuous journey, being claimed off waivers multiple times in recent monthsâfrom the Angels to the Rangers, and now to the Reds. Once considered a promising pitching prospect, Contreras was part of the trade package that sent Jameson Taillon from the Yankees to the Pirates. He had a solid debut season in 2022 with the Pirates, posting a 3.79 ERA over 95 innings, but his performance has significantly declined since then. In 2023, Contreras struggled with an ERA close to 7.00 over 68 1/3 innings, leading to the exhaustion of his last minor league option. The Pirates utilized him in the bullpen at the start of the 2023 season, but he was later removed from the roster and traded to the Angels for cash. While with the Angels, Contreras served in a long relief role, achieving a 4.33 ERA across 37 appearances, but with poor peripheral statistics. His overall performance since the beginning of the 2023 season includes a 5.47 ERA over 136 2/3 innings, with below-average strikeout and walk rates. Contreras has allowed an average of 1.4 home runs per nine innings, contributing to his struggles on the mound. Despite his recent challenges, Contreras has drawn interest from some teams as a depth option due to his ability to throw six different pitches and a fastball velocity around 95 MPH.
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Original Article Author: Anthony Franco