Reds sign Chris Paddack, veteran right-handed starting pitcher

The Cincinnati Reds signed veteran right-handed starting pitcher Chris Paddack to a one-year MLB deal through the 2026 season, the team announced May 13. The team also announced right-handed pitcher Rhett Lowder was placed on the 15-day injured list (IL) with right shoulder pain. The team designated for assignment (DFA) catcher PJ Higgins.

The 30-year-old Paddack was released by the Miami Marlins after being DFA'd. Paddack signed a one-year, $4 million deal with Miami during the offseason but made just seven appearances, including six starts, and posted a 7. 63 ERA and 1.

663 WHIP in 30 ⅔ innings. The Detroit Tigers acquired Paddack from the Minnesota Twins at the 2025 trade deadline. Paddack has a 32-41 record and 4.

79 ERA in 125 career MLB appearances for the Twins, San Diego Padres , Tigers and Marlins. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Chris Paddack, right-handed starting pitcher, signs with Reds