According to a source close to Dave Gershman of SPANdemonium, the Cincinnati Reds have signed right-handed pitcher Chad Reineke to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

The 28-year-old Reineke, has five (four starts) Major League games under his belt with the Oakland Athletics and San Diego Padres.  He’s 2-1 with a 5.48 ERA in 23 innings pitched.