Reds sign LHP Ian Krol, invite him to spring training

The Cincinnati Reds are in an on-going battle to “get the pitching”. They’ve been fairly successful in doing so this offseason, landing starters Alex Wood, Tanner Roark, and Sonny Gray via trades. On Wednesday they signed left-handed pitcher Ian Krol to a minor league contract. His contract also includes an invitation to spring training.

Ian Krol, not related to Reds General Manager Nick Krall, has pitched in the Major League every season since 2013. He’s had some success along the way, but also a few seasons where he struggled. In 2013 he posted a 3.95 ERA, and in 2016 he posted a 3.18 ERA. But in 2014, 2015, and 2017 his ERA was between 4.96 and 5.79. Last season he only made one…