Reds sign former Kansas City Royals pitcher Ohlendorf

The Cincinnati Reds signed right-handed pitcher Ross Ohlendorf to a 1-year contract Saturday. Ohlendorf signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals in February. In eight spring training relief appearances he was 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA before being released Wednesday. He struck out 10 and allowed six runs and three walks in nine innings pitched this season.

Ohlendorf pitched last season for the Texas Rangers. he was 3-1 with a 3.72 eRA as a reliever in 2015. He missed 2014 as a member of the Washington Nationals after injuring his back.