Jacob Cruz signed to a MLC/Keisler released

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Cruz signed: After originally being pessimistic a deal could be reached, the Reds announced that outfielder Jacob Cruz agreed to a Minor League contract Wednesday. Cruz, who led the Major Leagues in 2005 with a club-record 20 pinch hits, will be invited to Spring Training as a non-roster player.

Making room: The Reds released pitcher Randy Keisler on Wednesday in a move to clear space on the 40-man roster before Thursday's Rule 5 Draft. Keisler was 2-1 with a 6.27 ERA in 24 games, including four starts, in 2005.

Cincinnati now has 39 players on its roster and is slated to pick eighth in the Rule 5 Draft.

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[Cincy]

Two good moves.

[CincyRedsFan30]

After making these moves and offering Aurilia arbitration, I'm sure O'Brien's beat tonight. After a long, hard day like that, how can you blame him?

[HafDawg2003]

Keisler released because he sucks, I guess?

[redsrbetter]

Good to have Jake back in the organization.

[ghettochild]

i'm glad he's still here, he is one of the best PH'ers in the game