Reds sign Josh Harrison to minor-league contract
The Cincinnati Reds signed veteran utility player Josh Harrison to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training, Harrison's agency MSM Sports announced Monday.
Welcome Home, Josh Harrison!
— MSM (@MSMsports) February 5, 2024
MSM is excited to announce that client, Josh Harrison, has signed a NRI contract with the Cincinnati Reds!
A career .270 hitter in over 4,300 MLB PA across 13 seasons and 2 career All Star Games, Josh is expected to play a versatile role across the… pic.twitter.com/5iKbsDv6Vr
Harrison is the latest veteran addition by the Reds' front office, joining Jeimer Candelario, Frankie Montas, Nick Martinez, Emilio Pagán, and Brent Suter.
The 36-year-old should provide Reds manager David Bell with defensive versatility and add an experienced clubhouse presence to a young Cincinnati team.
Harrison appeared at five different positions - including pitcher - for the Philadelphia Phillies last season and has played every position except catcher throughout his career.
The two-time All-Star's best campaigns came with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2014 and 2017.