The Cincinnati Reds added yet another bullpen arm yesterday. Nate Jones, formerly of the Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers, agreed to a minor-league deal with the team that includes an invite to spring training. Jones joins an ever-growing list of skilled relievers whose best days are behind them.
Nate Jones has been one of the better relievers in baseball over the years, but injuries robbed the 33-year-old from a productive campaign in 2019. The right-hander from Kentucky received a buyout from the Rangers rather than having his $3.75M option picked up. Jones has pitched in 30 or fewer innings in four of the past five seasons.