With the biggest moves of the offseason out of the way (barring a trade of Jay Bruce or Brandon Phillips), the Cincinnati Reds have made the first wave of what should be a number of small moves in an effort to round out their roster.
The team has already announced they’ve re-signed righty reliever Ryan Mattheus to a minor-league deal, while MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon reports that another right-handed relief man, Pedro Villarreal, will also return on a minor-league contract. They have been invited to spring training.
RHP Ryan Mattheus has agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to Major League spring training camp.