How the Reds’ bullpen looks after signing Keegan Thompson

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Over the last few years, the Cincinnati Reds’ front office has made a point to acquire a few versatile pitchers who have the ability to bolster the staff in multiple roles. The newest Reds pitcher, Keegan Thompson, fits that description.

Thompson signed a one-year Major League deal with the Reds on Tuesday in what appears to be the first finalized contract anywhere on the MLB free agent this winter.

“I don’t know if they want me to be a leverage guy, a long reliever, a one-inning guy or a multiple inning role guy,” Thompson said. “If I’m a multiple inning guy, that (approach) will help me out a lot. (Pitching multiple innings) has been one of the better things I’ve had success at in my career, throwing multiple innings. We’ll see what their idea is and go from there.”