Reds sign Southpaw Manny Parra

The Cincinnati Reds added a southpaw to bolster their bullpen.  MLB Trade Rumors reported that the Reds have signed Manny Parra to a one-year contract.

Reds sign lefthanded reliever Manny Parra to 1-year contract, designate for assignment RHP Todd Redmond.

— Reds (@Reds) February 1, 2013

They designated Todd Redmond for assignment to make room on the roster for Parra. Parra has a career record of 26-33 with an unimpressive ERA of 5.12, and has spent his entire career with the Milwaukee Brewers.