Mark Payton called up; Blandino to the IL, Bedrosian DFA

[JFLegal]

They don't lose anything by keeping Bedrosian and optioning their other guys in Spring Training. One option is for the entire season, so giving Bedrosian a look didn't cost them anyone else. They can still call up the guys they optioned and send them back down as many times as they want. The real problem is they simply don't have enough major league arms to fill the staff. Sal Romano is a minor leaguer. He has an ERA over 5 and has allowed 4 HR in 12 innings this season and he's still on the team because there just isn't anyone any better on hand to replace him. This team needs to make a deal for a major league reliever.

didn't they lose $1.5M? which, for this cash-strapped team, is nothing to scoff at.

[Ron Madden]

didn't they lose $1.5M? which, for this cash-strapped team, is nothing to scoff at.

Most MLB contracts aren't guaranteed

[JFLegal]

Most MLB contracts aren't guaranteed

are we sure his wasn't?

[*BaseClogger*]

Most MLB contracts aren't guaranteed

I think it's the opposite and all *major league* contracts are guaranteed.

Players who obtain Major League contracts -- either via free agency or extensions -- are guaranteed the full amount of money promised by those contracts. Conversely, players signed to Minor League contracts must earn a spot on the roster in Spring Training or via an in-season promotion in order to have their contracts guaranteed.

https://www.mlb.com/glossary/transac...nteed-contract

[JFLegal]

so, the reds are seriously paying bedrosian $1.5M this year for two weeks of awful pitching?

[Kc61]

so, the reds are seriously paying bedrosian $1.5M this year for two weeks of awful pitching?

Reds would argue they guaranteed Bedrosian and Doolittle each $1.5 million and if either one works out, it’s worth it.

[REDREAD]

so, the reds are seriously paying bedrosian $1.5M this year for two weeks of awful pitching?

I think he accepted the assignment to the alternate site. I am not positive though.
So at least he's still "working" for them lol.
If we're really lucky, we might get to see him again later in the season.

EDIT: correction, a later post said he took FA.

[Griffey012]

I think he accepted the assignment to the alternate site. I am not positive though.
So at least he's still "working" for them lol.
If we're really lucky, we might get to see him again later in the season.

Maybe it is just wishful thinking, but it wouldn't surprise me, between the crazy amount of walks and the HR's he just didn't look himself. The stuff was there at times so hopefully it is something mechanical he can get sorted out.

[mth123]

I think he accepted the assignment to the alternate site. I am not positive though.
So at least he's still "working" for them lol.
If we're really lucky, we might get to see him again later in the season.

The sad thing is there is no one else down there to call up. Romano doesn't belong in the big leagues. If Bedrosian goes down and throws regularly and gets himself together, he'll probably be back.

[REDREAD]

Yea,I saw Bedrosian about 2 or 3 years ago , when he was pitching for the Angels. He looked fantastic back then.
I was actually excited when the Reds signed him. Hopefully he can get some work in and improve whatever is wrong.

Mth, I kind of agree with you that he's likely to be back up at some point, whether he's ready or not, just due to lack of depth.
I mean, honestly.. let's say a reliever gets put on the DL today.. there's really not another viable option other than Bedrosian to call up that's likely to be any better. I really don't want to rush Greene or Lodollo.

[757690]

Per Nightengale Twitter:

#Reds announce that Cam Bedrosian has elected free agency. He was outrighted off the 40-man roster on Monday

[JaxRed]

The sad thing is there is no one else down there to call up. Romano doesn't belong in the big leagues. If Bedrosian goes down and throws regularly and gets himself together, he'll probably be back.

Nonsense. There are some VERY interesting people to call up. Riley O'Brien, Ryan Hendrix. And once his suspension is over Guttierrez. It may be over now.

[Ron Madden]

C. Trent Rosecrans
@ctrent
Cam Bedrosian has chosen free agency, #Reds say. The team still hopes he'll return

[Kinsm]

didn't they lose $1.5M? which, for this cash-strapped team, is nothing to scoff at.

Yes, the Reds will owe him every single penny of that 1.5M$ this year (minus anything he might make if he is signed to a new mlb contract with another club - which will likely be the pro-rated league minimum if he's able to find a new deal).

[Kinsm]

And he was allowed to elect free agency because he's been outrighted twice now.