Free-agent left-hander Derek Holland said on Thursday during an appearance on MLB Network Radio that he has had discussions with Cincinnati in addition to the Texas Rangers.
Holland grew up in Newark, Ohio, about 130 miles from Cincinnati. Holland was with the Rangers from 2009-16, going 62-50 with a 4.35 ERA, and maintains a residence in the area.
Both the Rangers and Cincinnati are in need of rotation help. The Rangers' starters were 43-68 with a 5.37 ERA, second-highest in the American League. Cincinnati's rotation was 41-68 with a 5.02 ERA, second-highest in the National League.
Holland underwent a career resurgence with San Francisco last season, going 7-9 with a 3.