Earlier this afternoon, the Reds claimed Kevin Gausman from the Braves. He struggled a lot in his first full season in Atlanta, tuning in a 6.19 ERA in 16 starts. He dealt with plantar fasciitis a bit, but that ain’t no excuse. He was bad. The Reds will assume liability for the rest of the money owed him this season, which is about $3 million. He is arbitration-eligible for the last time this coming winter, though he may end up not being tendered a contract.
It is an interesting move for the Reds, to be sure. It looks like they hope that pitching coach Derek Johnson can work with him and get him straightened out.