Reds Sign Anthony Misiewicz To Minor-league Deal With Non-roster Spring Invite

Cincinnati added a veteran left-handed arm to its organizational depth when the Reds signed Anthony Misiewicz to a minor-league deal that includes a non-roster spring-training invitation. The move gives Cincinnati a southpaw with recent Triple-A and major-league experience who will battle for late-inning options during spring training.

Misiewicz, 31, spent most of 2025 with Triple-A St. Paul, where he posted a 3.82 ERA and a 30:11 strikeout-to-walk line across 33 innings. He also made five big-league appearances for Minnesota, providing a small-sample look at a pitcher who has navigated multiple organizations and levels. The profile fits a classic depth signing: controlled, cost-effective innings with situational lefty value.

Signed Jan. 23, 2026, Misiewicz is expected to compete for depth in Cincinnati’s bullpen and, if he opens the season in the minors, is likely to be assigned to Triple-A Louisville. For the Reds, that outcome would reinforce a familiar roster strategy - carry established relievers on the 40-man roster while using the Triple-A roster to hold near-ready arms who can be called up for matchups, injury cover, or lefty-righty balance.

From a performance standpoint, Misiewicz’s 2025 numbers show competent strikeout ability and improved command. His 30 strikeouts in 33 innings translate to about an 8.2 K per nine rate, while 11 walks in that workload equal roughly a 3.0 BB per nine. Those figures suggest a reliever who can miss bats and avoid excessive traffic, two traits that matter in high-leverage relief work. For Cincinnati, a lefty who can induce swings and misses and limit walks adds tactical flexibility to late-inning matchups against left-handed hitters.

The business side of the deal is straightforward. Minor-league contracts with non-roster spring invites are low-risk, low-cost avenues for teams to replenish depth without committing a 40-man roster spot or significant salary. For Misiewicz, the arrangement is a platform to re-establish value and earn innings at the major-league level. His veteran presence also holds clubhouse value, providing mentorship for younger relievers in Louisville as they chase big-league chances.

For Triple-A fans in Louisville, Misiewicz’s likely assignment offers an upgrade in late-inning reliability and a storyline to watch during spring-training cuts. For Reds supporters, his signing represents incremental bullpen insurance and a reminder that spring training will be a live audition for many pitchers. The next step is a spring-training showing that will determine whether Misiewicz cracks the big-league roster or begins 2026 as a seasoned depth arm in Louisville.