The San Diego Padres claimed left handed hitting outfielder, Jeremy Hermida, off waivers. The move opens a spot on the Reds 40-man roster.
The Reds needed to open a spot to put top catching prospect Devin Mesoraco on the 40-man roster, making him eligible for the September call ups. Teams are allowed to have an active roster of 40 players the last month of the season but the players must be on the 40-man roster.
Hermida was signed over the winter as a minor league player with an invitation to spring training. Hermida had a good spring but did not make the team. He cleared waivers in March. Hermida could have elected to be a free agent but accepted assignment to Cincinnati's Triple A Louisville team.
Hermida hit .319 with 17 home runs and 55 RBI at Louisville. He played in 10 games with the Reds this season with two hits in 18 at bats, one home run and three RBI.
Mesoraco is hitting .289 with 15 home runs and 71 RBI. He was the Reds first pick in the 2007 draft, the 15th overall.
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