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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Ludwick and Francis Signing Now Official Carlos Fisher Designated For Assignment

The Reds made the signing of OF Ryan Ludwick official on Wednesday.  They also announced that LHP Jeff Francis signed a minor league contract and was invited to spring training.

To make room for Ludwick on the 40-man roster, Carlos Fisher was designated for assignment.  The Reds have 10 days to waive, trade or release Fisher.  If Fisher clears waivers, he can accept assignment to the Reds minor league camp.

Listed below is the Spring Training Roster for 2012:

18 pitchers..Jose Arrendondo, Bronson Arroyo, Homer Bailey, Andrew Brackman, Bill Bray (L), Aroldis Champman (L), Johnny Cueto, Josh Judy, Mat Latos, Mike Leake, Sam Lecure, Kyle Lotzkar, Ryan Madson, Sean Marshall (L), Nick Masset, Logan Ondrusek, Jordan Smith, Pedro Villarreal

2 Catchers...Ryan Hanigan, Devin Mesoraco

14 Infielders...Miguel Cairo, Zack Cozart, Juan Francisco (L), Todd Frazier, Didi Gregorius, Paul Janish, Kris Negron, Brandon Phillips, Henry Rodriguez, Scott Rolen, Neftali Soto, Chris Valaika, Wilson Valdez, Joey Votto (L).

6 Outfielders...Jay Bruce (L), Chris Heisey, Ryan Ludwick, Donald Lutz, Denis Phipps, Drew Stubbs


16 Non Roster Invitees

10 Pithchers...Nick Christiani, Daniel Corcino, Jeff Francis (L), Sean Gallagher, Donnie Joseph (L), Ron Mahay, Chad Reineke, Clayton Tanner (L), Kanekoa Texeira, Clay Zavada (L)

4 Catchers...Tucker Barnhart, Brian Esposito, Corky Miller, Dioner Navarro

1 Infielder....Willie Harris

1 Outfielder...Daryl Jones

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