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Reds: New Reliever Caleb Ferguson Sees Great Opportunity with the Reds

On Thursday, the Cincinnati Reds finalized a $4.5 million, one-year contract with left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson, after Ken Rosenthal reported the agreement Tuesday.
Faced with departed relievers, the club prioritized rebuilding the Cincinnati Reds bullpen this offseason, adding veterans while rookies Connor Phillips, Zach Maxwell, and Luis Mey compete for setup roles.
An Ohio native, Ferguson debuted with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2018 and posted a 3.58 ERA while holding left-handed hitters to a.184 average in 2025, with postseason experience including 12 playoff games.
The Reds manager gains more left-handed matchup options with Caleb Ferguson expected to be a top reliever, complementing Emilio Pagán and Keegan Thompson in high-leverage roles.
Ferguson’s durability matters because he consistently pitches 60+ games, increasing bullpen left-handed count from one to two and intensifying competition with rookies Connor Phillips, Zach Maxwell, and Luis Mey.

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Reds agree to deal with veteran relief pitcher, Ohio native Ferguson

The Cincinnati Reds are adding to their bullpen, agreeing to terms with Ohio native Caleb Ferguson.

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Reds: New reliever Caleb Ferguson sees great opportunity with the Reds

Following a 2025 season where the Cincinnati Reds didn’t have a left-handed relief option down the stretch, the front office landed one of the top lef

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Left-hander Caleb Ferguson and Reds finalize $4.5 million, 1-year contract

Left-hander Caleb Ferguson and the Cincinnati Reds have finalized a $4.5 million, one-year contract.

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Caleb Ferguson Finalizes One-Year Deal with Reds

Left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson has officially joined the Cincinnati Reds, finalizing a one-year contract worth $4.5 million on Thursday. The agreement brings additional depth to the Reds’ bullpen as they continue preparations for the upcoming Major League Baseball season. Ferguson, 28, has spent the majority of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he […] The post Caleb Ferguson Finalizes One-Year Deal with Reds appeared first on Ge…

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Reds upgrade bullpen, signing southpaw Ferguson to 1-year deal

The Reds signed veteran left-hander Caleb Ferguson to a one-year, $4.5 million deal on Thursday, giving themselves another southpaw for their bullpen mix.

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