Report: Reds Linked to Nick Pivetta in Free Agency; Qualifying Offer Could Complicate Things

The Reds have already traded for Brady Singer, and Nick Martinez has accepted his qualifying offer.

Sep 11, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta (37) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

The Reds have been linked to free-agent starting pitcher Nick Pivetta according to John Heyman of the New York Post.

Heyman mentioned that Pivetta's qualifying offer could complicate things. He spent the last five seasons with the Red Sox and was 6-12 with a 4.14 ERA in 2024.

Interestingly, the right-hander had reverse splits in 2024, allowing right-handers to slash .271/.304/.510, while left-handers slashed just .189/.249/.361 last season.

The Reds have already signed Nick Martinez and traded for Brady Singer, but you can never have too much pitching.

Pivetta turned down the qualifying offer from the Red Sox, which means Boston would receive draft pick compensation if he signed with another team. He's made at least 27 starts in each of the past four seasons.

Check out Heyman's entire report here.

Make sure you bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!

You May Also Like:

Cincinnati Reds Release Tribute Video Honoring Pete Rose Following His Death

Pete Rose Shared POWERFUL Thoughts on Possible Hall of Fame Induction Before He Died

Cincinnati Reds Star Matt McLain is Healthy, to Play in Arizona Fall League

Report: Cincinnati Reds Rule Out Six Popular Managerial Candidates

Cincinnati Reds Expected to Target Two Candidates for Manager Job, Including Former Red

Cincinnati Reds Expected to “Aggressively Pursue” Trade for 3-Time All-Star This Offseason

Three Qualities the Next Cincinnati Reds Manager Must Have

Skip Schumaker Has Key Trait Cincinnati Reds Are Looking For in Next Manager

Nine Candidates to be Next Manager of the Cincinnati Reds Following David Bell Firing

Rhett Lowder Dazzles in Final Appearance of 2024, Wraps Up Impressive First Season

Marty Brennaman Weighs in on Reds Manager Search, Believes They Should Target World Series Champion Terry Francona

Cincinnati Reds Will Have to Compete With Multiple Teams to Land Skip Schumaker

Look: No. 2 Overall Pick Chase Burns in Cincinnati Reds Uniform for First Time

Watch: Nick Krall Discusses Reds’ Decision to Fire Manager David Bell

Look: Cincinnati Reds 2025 Spring Training Schedule Released

Follow Cincinnati Reds on SI on Twitter/X: @RedsTalkSI

Like Our Facebook Page

Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Reds Podcast

Follow on Instagram