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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Reds Decline Three Options and Sign Keegan Thompson

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Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall announced the signing of free-agent RHP Keegan Thompson to a 1-year Major League contract through the 2026 season on November 4.

Thompson, 30, spent the entire 2025 campaign with the AAA-Iowa Cubs after being designated for assignment by Chicago on March 17. Thompson made 35 appearances (two starts) with the club, he pitched to a 6-2 record with a 4.50 ERA (64ip, 33r/32er).

Selected by the Cubs in the third round of the 2017 first-year player draft, Thompson made 104 appearances (23 starts) in parts of 4 Major League seasons with the team. He made his Major League debut against the Reds on May 2, 2021, at Great American Ball Park.

Today, November 5 the Reds declined their options on Scott Barlow, Brent Suter and Austin Hays making them free agents. 

The Reds have 32 players on the roster, including Thompson.


Posted by Gary Schatz at 6:26 PM

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