After a career-year in 2018, big things were expected from Cincinnati Reds reliever Jared Hughes this season. Unfortunately, Hughes couldn’t replicate the success he found last season and was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies this afternoon. Hughes was replaced on the roster by Matt Bowman.
Hughes enjoyed the best year of his Major League career in 2018. Hughes was 4-3 with a 1.94 ERA and 7 saves. The Connecticut native pitched a career-high 78.2 innings and struck out a career-best 59 batters. Hughes used his devastating sinker to entice opposing hitters to chase balls that were sure to find their way into the dirt.