The Reds had 20 minor leaguers elect free agency on Friday. The Reds have the option, as well as every other team in Major League Baseball, to sign these players.
The list of Reds minor leaguers who became free agents is below:
Davis WendzelAlex YoungP.J. HigginsLenny Torres Jr.Drew ParrishArij FransenZach WillemanEric YangEvan KravetzEdwin RÃosBrandon KomarT.J. SikkemaJoel ValdezTejay AntoneCharlie BarnesBuck FarmerLevi JordanAdam PlutkoJosh StaumontAlan Busenitz
The two most notable players on the list are Buck Farmer and Tejay Antone. Both pitchers have previously pitched in the majors for the Reds.
Antone has become a fan-favorite and is trying to come back from his third Tommy John Surgery.
“When that [injury] happens, I want to be a resource for kids and a resource for other athletes going through it so they can come back stronger,” Antone told MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon.
The Reds signed Farmer to a minor league deal midway through last season. He pitched well in the minors, but never did get called up.
MLB free agency began on Friday.
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