The Reds have signed left-hander Will Ohman, according to Assistant Director of Media Relations Jamie Ramsey (via Twitter). The 34-year-old will report to Triple-A Louisville.
Ohman was released by the White Sox earlier this month after being designated for assignment. In 26 2/3 innings for Chicago, Ohman posted a 6.41 ERA with 4.4 K/9 and 1.7 BB/9. The veteran likely came to the Reds at a reasonable rate as he will collect on the $2.5MM owed to him on the backend of his two-year deal from the ChiSox.
Still acquiring cast off pitching. Why get rid of Arroyo? He st.inks for what he's getting paid. But even if he didn't have that virtual no-trade contract, nobody would be interested in taking over his $12 M salary. Old CW: Bailey as trade bait. New CW: Bailey is the #2 SP in the rotation. Regardless, we are in no position to deal ANY SP.