Reds Sign A Right Handed Pitcher

 

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Dateline: Cincinnati

Darren McCaughan was signed by the Reds today. (pronounced mih-CACK-en).

The 29-year old native of Long Beach, California signed a minor league contract and invited to Major League camp in Goodyear, Arizona that begins on February, 9. 

The Seattle Mariners selected McCaughan out of Long Beach State in the 12th round in the 2017 draft. He started one game for the Mariners in 2021 and pitched in relief in another. He totaled nine innings. He pitched in three games to close out games with the team in 2023 after spending 2022 in Tacoma.

The Miami Marlins purchased his contract in February, 2024 and he saved two games in five relief appearances and started five games. The Cleveland Guardians purchased his contract in May of 2024. He pitched two games in relief for Cleveland then returned to the Marlins as a waiver claim in July.

McCaughan signed with Minnesota in December 2024 and pitched in three games for the Twins last season.

The 6'1", 200 lbs, hurler was granted free agency in September of last season before signing with the Reds.

He has pitched in a total of 20 games with nine starts in his four-year big league career. He worked a total of 61 1/3 innings with a 6.02 ERA and two saves. He will be looking for his first Major League win this season and his first Major League loss.

A big part of the Reds' staff last year, Nick Martinez, is still a free agent. 

There is interest in his return by both sides according to Martinez.