Former Pittsburgh bullpen piece Caleb Ferguson is headed back to the National League Central — but not with the Pirates.
The left-handed reliever has agreed to a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds, pending a physical, as Cincinnati adds a veteran southpaw to its 2026 relief corps. Ferguson, who pitched for Pittsburgh in early 2025 on a one-year contract before being traded to the Seattle Mariners, posted a 3.58 ERA over 65 1/3 innings last season split between the two clubs.
For the Pirates, Ferguson’s exit caps a whirlwind year that saw him serve in multiple bullpen roles — from lefty specialist to high-leverage arm — before moving on at the trade deadline.