CINCINNATI -- In another depth move made on Thursday, the Reds agreed to terms with right-handed reliever Shane Carle on a Minor League contract. Carle was invited to Spring Training as a non-roster player.
Most recently in the Rangers¡¯ organization, Carle did not pitch in the big leagues during the 2020 season. He enjoyed a strong season in 2018 with the Braves, when he posted a 2.86 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP in 53 appearances.
The 2019 season was a complete struggle for Carle, who had a 9.64 ERA in six games and a 5.13 ERA in 20 games at Triple-A before he was designated for assignment and acquired by Texas.
Carle, 29, had effective breaking pitches working for him in ¡¯18, as batters hit just .179 against his slider and .107 against his curveball. According to Statcast, his four-seam fastball averaged 94.8 mph.
Cincinnati has added several relief pitchers over the past month, including Art Warren, Hector P¨¦rez and Cionel P¨¦rez, who are all on the 40-man roster.