Report: Cincinnati Reds 'Engaged in Talks' for Free Agent Closer Carlos Estévez

This would be a big addition.
Aug 31, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Carlos Estévez (53) reacts after getting the final out during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
Aug 31, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Carlos Estévez (53) reacts after getting the final out during the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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CINCINNATI — The Reds are engaged in talks for free agent closer Carlos Estévez according to Bob Nightengale.

Estévez, 32, is one of the best free agent relievers available.

He posted a 3.90 ERA with 31 saves and a plus 27.8% strikeout rate for the Angels in 2023. He was off to an even stronger start last year, posting a 2.38 ERA prior to the trade line. That dipped to 2.57 after the Angels traded him to the Phillies.

This isn't the first time the Reds have been connected to Estévez. Jon Heyman also reported that Cincinnati had interest in him. He was an All-Star in 2023.

If the Reds could land Estévez, it would give them another proven arm in the bullpen.

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