Reds Reportedly Sign Wade Miley to 2-Year Deal
The Cincinnati Reds started the offseason with a bang by signing Mike Moustakas.
That move signaled a desire to move up their timeline for competing in the NL Central. On Monday night, the Reds made yet another transaction, but this time aiding an already-strong rotation.
Source: Wade Miley and the Reds have agreed to a two-year, $15 million contract with a club option for 2022. Deal can be worth $24 million if option is exercised.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 17, 2019
Miley made 33 starts for the Houston Astros in 2019, going 14-6 with a 3.98 ERA in 167.1 innings of work.
Miley is a bit of a journeyman and the Reds will be his seventh team and third in three years.
The Reds now have a rotation featuring Miley, Luis Castillo, Trevor Bauer, Sonny Gray and Anthony DeSclafani to complement a lineup featuring Votto and Moustakas. This team doesn't scream title contender right now, but the right pieces are being put in place to pair veterans with a nice young core of talent.
The #Reds starting rotation is now Luis Castillo, Sonny Gray, Trevor Bauer, Wade Miley and DeSclafani/Mahle. Cincinnati wants to win in 2020. And the front office is making moves. https://t.co/gdqA0tMZHQ
— Brandon Saho (@BrandonSaho) December 17, 2019
Miley is not the ace of any staff and may be the fourth or fifth starter. But going out and signing a veteran presence like Miley shows how the Reds want to advance past the stage of rebuilding with young talent.