CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 14: Jose Arredondo #33 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during the game against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on September 14, 2011 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
The Cincinnati Reds and right-handed pitcher Jose Arredondo have agreed to terms on a two-year contract through 2013, thus avoiding arbitration. The club announced the deal via Twitter. Salary numbers were not released. By coming to an agreement, the two sides successfully avoided salary arbitration.
By striking a deal with Arredondo, the Reds now don't have any other arbitration eligible players remaining. The Reds have been one of the most active teams this offseason, and can now concentrate on locking up second baseman Brandon Phillips long-term.
- Twitter / @Reds: #Reds, RHP Jose Arredondo agree to terms on 2-year contract through 2013, avoiding arbitration.
Arredondo, 27, posted a 3.23 ERA across 53 innings of work out of the bullpen along with striking out over eight batters per nine innings. Despite a pretty good ERA, the righty reliever walked more than five batters per nine - and with other peripheral numbers - Arredondo is posted a 4.39 xFIP.
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