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Reds Sign Reliever Keegan Thompson to One-Year Major-League Deal

The right-hander arrives from the Cubs’ system following a Triple-A season, signaling Cincinnati’s search for affordable bullpen depth.

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 15: Keegan Thompson #71 of the Chicago Cubs hands the ball to manager Craig Counsell during a ninth inning pitching change in a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Oct 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) guestures in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Cincinnati announced a one-year contract for Thompson, with financial terms not disclosed.
  • Thompson spent 2025 at Triple-A Iowa, posting a 4.50 ERA over 33 appearances with an 83/25 K/BB.
  • He logged a 2.67 ERA across 24 MLB games for the Cubs in 2024, reinforcing his potential as a relief option.
  • Spring training will be a key evaluation period to determine whether he secures a bullpen role.
  • The signing comes as the Reds look to refine a bullpen that finished 2025 with a 3.89 ERA, highlighted by Tony Santillan’s breakout and steady work from Graham Ashcraft.