Reds sign versatile speedster who has played for 6 MLB teams originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Cincinnati Reds are giving themselves more options as spring approaches.

As the Reds continue building out their 2026 roster, they bolstered their bullpen by signing a former Braves standout.

The Cincinnati Reds signed right-hander Pierce Johnson to a free-agent contract, according to MLB Network. The terms of the deal were not disclosed for the reliever, who finished last season with a 3-3 record and a 3.

The Cincinnati Reds signed right-handed pitcher Pierce Johnson on Sunday and if all this move ends up being is insurance for Tony Santillan, then it is a good move.

The Cincinnati Reds had 10 arbitration-eligible players unsigned entering deadline day for completing deals or filing salary figures for hearings.

Terry Francona’s Cincinnati Reds continue to strengthen their roster with an eye on making a big impact in the upcoming 2026 MLB season.

Catcher Tyler Stephenson and the Cincinnati Reds failed to close a $250,000 gap in contract talks and are likely headed to an arbitration hearing.

At the outset of the offseason, Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona stressed the importance of the Reds being a deeper team in 2026 than they were in 2025.

According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Reds have signed Michael Toglia to a minor league deal. Toglia had a great 2024 MLB season when he slugged 25 home runs for the Rockies. He hit just 11 homers in 2025 as he struggled and spent a bunch of time in Triple-A.