CINCINNATI -- In pursuing free-agent starting pitcher Frankie Montas, the Reds were well aware that the right-hander has dealt with shoulder issues over the past couple of seasons. While there was some risk, they felt there could also be a big reward. A one-year, $16 million contract between Montas and

A one-year, $16 million contract between Montas and Cincinnati became official on Tuesday after he passed his physical. A deal was agreed upon Saturday.

“I know he has an injury history, but we were going to bring him in for a physical anyway,” Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall said. “So we brought him in, did the physical and felt good about where he has been. He’s been a very good Major League pitcher in the past and he has a ton of upside to get back to where he was. If he’s that guy again, he’s a toward-the-top-of-the-rotation type guy.”

  • timbuck2themoonEnglish
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    1 year ago

    We are at least pretending to field a team this year that might compete. We’ll see how it goes.

    • Runwaylights@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      I would love for the Reds be competitive this season. It could be such a fun division if the Cardinals get back to winning and the Pirates performs like they did in the first half of 2023

      • timbuck2themoonEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        I mean, agreed but I’m OK if the cards suck for another decade. :)