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Reds: New Reliever Caleb Ferguson Sees Great Opportunity with the Reds
The Reds signed left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson, who held lefties to a .184 batting average in 2025, to strengthen their bullpen after losing key relievers to free agency.
- On Thursday, the Cincinnati Reds finalized a $4.5 million, one-year contract with left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson, after Ken Rosenthal reported the agreement Tuesday.
- Faced with departed relievers, the club prioritized rebuilding the Cincinnati Reds bullpen this offseason, adding veterans while rookies Connor Phillips, Zach Maxwell, and Luis Mey compete for setup roles.
- An Ohio native, Ferguson debuted with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2018 and posted a 3.58 ERA while holding left-handed hitters to a.184 average in 2025, with postseason experience including 12 playoff games.
- The Reds manager gains more left-handed matchup options with Caleb Ferguson expected to be a top reliever, complementing Emilio Pagán and Keegan Thompson in high-leverage roles.
- Ferguson’s durability matters because he consistently pitches 60+ games, increasing bullpen left-handed count from one to two and intensifying competition with rookies Connor Phillips, Zach Maxwell, and Luis Mey.
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Caleb Ferguson Finalizes One-Year Deal with Reds
Left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson has officially joined the Cincinnati Reds, finalizing a one-year contract worth $4.5 million on Thursday. The agreement brings additional depth to the Reds’ bullpen as they continue preparations for the upcoming Major League Baseball season. Ferguson, 28, has spent the majority of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he […] The post Caleb Ferguson Finalizes One-Year Deal with Reds appeared first on Ge…
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