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Reds' 35-year old pitcher leaves contract to pursue spot with new MLB team
TL;DR
Andrew Chafin has opted out of his contract with the Cincinnati Reds to seek opportunities with a new MLB team. He did not pitch in the major leagues this season before leaving.
Key points
- Andrew Chafin leaves Cincinnati Reds contract
- Chafin did not pitch in the major leagues this season
- He is now a free agent
- Reported by insider Jon Heyman
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Andrew Chafin
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Andrew Chafin is going to look for an opportunity elsewhere.
He hadn't yet been given a chance to pitch in the major leagues this season for the Cincinnati Reds, and he's leaving his contract.
The news was reported by insider Jon Heyman on Monday, that Chafin has opted-out of his deal and is now a free agent.
Veterans often have a date in their contract that, if they haven't been promoted to MLB by that time, allows them to leave their deal in pursuit of a new opportunity. It appears Chafin had that and has activated it.
The 35-year old lefty was once a first-round pick way back in 2011 by the Arizona Diamondbacks.
He's developed into a reliable bullpen arm with a career 3.35 MLB ERA in 643 games.
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Q&A
Why did Andrew Chafin leave the Cincinnati Reds?
Andrew Chafin left the Cincinnati Reds to pursue opportunities with a new MLB team after not pitching in the major leagues this season.
What does it mean for Andrew Chafin to opt out of his contract?
Opting out of his contract means Andrew Chafin is now a free agent and can sign with any MLB team.
Who reported Andrew Chafin's decision to leave the Reds?
The decision was reported by insider Jon Heyman.
