The Cincinnati Reds have signed a Dominican pitcher who was once considered a top prospect for the New York Yankees.

The Reds have agreed to a minor league contract with free agent righty Albert Abreu, reports Robert Murray of FanSided.

Abreu, 29, spent this past season in Japan with the Saitama Seibu Lions, holding a 2.39 ERA and 33:20 K:BB over 49 innings. The right-handed reliever has collected a 4.58 ERA and 136:78 K:BB over ...