GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Reds signed veteran left-handed pitcher Oliver Perez to a Minor League contract on Saturday and brought him into camp as a non-roster player. Perez, 36, will compete for a bullpen spot as a situational reliever.
A veteran of 15 Major League seasons, initially as a starter, Perez had been with the Nationals the previous two years. In 2017, he posted a 4.64 ERA in 50 appearances and 33 innings.
Perez passed his physical and was already in camp to work out with the club. He will wear No. 31.
Mark Sheldon has covered the Reds for MLB.