Yovani Gallardo has found a new home.The veteran starter, who was released by the Brewers on Monday from a one-year contract he signed this winter, has agreed to a Major League contract with the Reds, the club announced Saturday. To make room for the 32-year-old right-hander, the Reds optioned right-hander Zack Weiss to Triple-A Louisville and designated catcher Stuart Turner for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. 
Gallardo had looked like a sneaky good pickup for the Brewers, who were seeking rotational depth to supplement their major lineup upgrades over the winter. However, Gallardo struggled to an 0-1 record with a 4.73 ERA in eight Cactus League appearances. Brewers manager Craig Counsell had said that releasing Gallardo was in part to create more roster flexibility in Milwaukee's bullpen.For the Reds, Gallardo brings extensive experience pitching in the National League Central, having played for the Brewers from 2007-14 before jumping to the American League for three seasons, with the Rangers, Orioles and Mariners. Over his 11-year career, Gallardo is 113-93 with a 3.93 ERA over 1,722 1/3 innings.
Gallardo had looked like a sneaky good pickup for the Brewers, who were seeking rotational depth to supplement their major lineup upgrades over the winter. However, Gallardo struggled to an 0-1 record with a 4.73 ERA in eight Cactus League appearances. Brewers manager Craig Counsell had said that releasing Gallardo was in part to create more roster flexibility in Milwaukee's bullpen.For the Reds, Gallardo brings extensive experience pitching in the National League Central, having played for the Brewers from 2007-14 before jumping to the American League for three seasons, with the Rangers, Orioles and Mariners. Over his 11-year career, Gallardo is 113-93 with a 3.93 ERA over 1,722 1/3 innings.
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