Reds Claim Right-Hander Roansy Contreras off Waivers

The Cincinnati Reds have claimed right-hander Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Texas Rangers, the clubs announced on Thursday. Texas designated Contreras for assignment last week, leading to his availability. The Reds, with two open spots on their 40-man roster, were able to pick up Contreras without needing a corresponding move.
Contreras, who is just 25 years old, will now join his second organization of this offseason and his third team in the past year. Once a top pitching prospect with the Yankees and Pirates, Contreras' journey has seen him bounce around multiple teams. The Yankees initially traded him to the Pirates as part of the Jameson Taillon deal. Pittsburgh later sent him to the Anaheim Angels for cash in May. More recently, the Rangers claimed him off waivers from the Angels on Halloween