January 13, 2024
The Cincinnati Reds have officially signed left-handed pitcher Brent Suter to a one-year contract worth $2.5 million for the 2024 season. The deal also includes a $3.5 million club option for 2025 with a $500,000 team buyout.
Career Highlights
- Suter had a successful 2023 season with the Colorado Rockies, recording a 3.38 ERA over 57 appearances, including two starts.
- He is known for his ability to induce soft contact, with one of the lowest exit velocities and hard-hit percentages among pitchers with significant innings pitched.
Background
- A Cincinnati native, Suter grew up in Anderson Township and is an alumnus of Archbishop Moeller High School and Harvard University.
- Over his 8-year major league career with the Brewers and Rockies, Suter has a record of 40-22 with a 3.49 ERA.
The addition of Brent Suter provides the Reds with experienced left-handed depth in their bullpen, enhancing their pitching options for the upcoming season.
