The Cincinnati Reds have made a surprising move by re-signing right-handed pitcher Carson Spiers, who was non-tendered just last week. Spiers, 28, is working his way back from elbow surgery in July and is not expected to return to the mound until around the middle of next season at the earliest.
Despite the injury setback, the Reds clearly see potential in Spiers, bringing him back on a minor-league contract with an invitation to MLB camp. The pitcher has MLB experience, having thrown in each of the past three seasons, totaling 117 innings with a 5.69 ERA. His minor-league track record is slightly better, posting a 4.08 ERA, but he will need to regain full strength and consistency after his surgery.
Spiers is known for his 92-mph fastball, and maintaining that velocity will be key as he returns from the elbow injury. Once fully healthy, he is expected to prove himself at Triple-A before earning another opportunity to pitch at the major league level.
For the Reds, bringing back Spiers shows a commitment to nurturing talent within the organization and betting on a pitcher who, when healthy, can be a valuable asset to the bullpen. For Spiers, staying with Cincinnati offers stability and a familiar environment to focus on rehab and his path back to the majors.
Fans will be watching closely to see how quickly Spiers can regain his form and whether he can make a meaningful impact once he’s back on the mound.
