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Alfredo Simon | Relief Pitcher

Team: Cincinnati Reds
Age / DOB:  (32) / 5/8/1981
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 230
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Alfredo Simon fanned all six Braves he faced after coming out of the pen in Monday's game.
Simon was making his first appearance in nine days, not that it seemed to bother him. The six strikeouts were a career high for him as a reliever. He's fanned as many as nine batters in a start. May 6 - 11:20 PM

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Alfredo Simon - R - Reds

Alfredo Simon is not expected to make the Reds' Opening Day roster.

Simon has barely pitched in spring training and made only one three-inning appearance for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. The 31-year-old long reliever is out of options, so he'll have to clear waivers to remain with the Reds. "Most cases, the WBC doesn't hurt guys," manager Dusty Baker said. "In that part, I think it hurt his progress some by not pitching,"
Source: Reds.mlb.com
Mar 23 - 9:18 AM
Alfredo Simon - R - Reds

Reds and RHP Alfredo Simon avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract.

Simon asked for $1.05 million and was offered $750,000 by the Reds when arbitration figures were exchanged earlier this month. The 31-year-old right-hander posted an impressive 2.66 ERA in 61 innings last season.
Source: Cincinnati Reds on Twitter
Jan 31 - 11:09 AM
Alfredo Simon - R - Reds

Alfredo Simon requested $1.05 million and was offered $750,000 from the Reds when arbitration figures were exchanged Friday.

The 31-year-old is arbitration eligible for the first time, and coming off a strong bounce-back season in which he posted a 2.66 ERA and 52/22 K/BB ratio in 61 innings. With Aroldis Chapman shifting to the rotation, it's conceivable that Simon could find his way into a setup role in front of Jonathan Broxton in 2013.
Source: CBSSports.com
Jan 18 - 7:53 PM
Alfredo Simon - R - Reds

Alfredo Simon recorded his first save for the Reds after allowing one run in 1 1/3 innings against the Cubs on Thursday.

The Orioles used Simon as both a closer and a starter with generally poor results. In Cincinnati, he's done fine work as a middle reliever and mop-up man, allowing just one homer in 58 innings this season. This marks just the second time all year that he's been asked to protect a late lead. He entered the day with just one hold and no blown saves.
Thu, Sep 20, 2012 05:44:00 PM
Alfredo Simon - R - Reds

Reds claimed RHP Alfredo Simon off waivers from the Orioles.

It's a good fit for the Reds, who are lefty-heavy in their bullpen now that Ryan Madson (Tommy John surgery) is out for the season and Nick Masset is dealing with shoulder soreness. The hard-throwing right-hander pitched primarily as a starter with the O's last season, but posted a 4.93 ERA, 17 saves and a 37/22 K/BB ratio as a reliever in 2010.
Source: Dan Connolly on Twitter
Tue, Apr 3, 2012 01:43:00 PM
Alfredo Simon - R - Reds

Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports that the Brewers and Astros are among the teams who have expressed interest in Alfredo Simon.

Simon was placed on waivers last Friday and is very unlikely to make it through unclaimed. Kubatko writes that the 30-year-old right-hander has attracted a "decent amount of interest," as teams are intrigued by his power arm and his experience as a starter or reliever. Simon expects that there could be some resolution on Tuesday.
Related: Astros, Brewers
Source: MASNSports.com
Mon, Apr 2, 2012 06:49:00 PM
Alfredo Simon - R - Reds

According to ESPN's Jayson Stark, Alfredo Simon is generating "lots of buzz" on the waiver wire.

The Orioles placed Simon on waivers this past weekend after watching him post an ugly 7.00 ERA in nine Grapefruit League innings. The 30-year-old right-hander has a legitimate power arm and will likely land with a new organization in the next couple of days.
Source: Jayson Stark on Twitter
Mon, Apr 2, 2012 10:11:00 AM
Alfredo Simon - R - Reds

MASN's Roch Kubatko has confirmed Alfredo Simon has been placed on waivers.

Out of options, Simon will become a free agent if he goes unclaimed and refuses a minor-league assignment. His stuff makes it unlikely he'll clear waivers, but his numbers should ensure interest is not too robust. He's been rocked for a 7.00 ERA across nine Grapefruit League innings this spring.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Fri, Mar 30, 2012 08:10:00 PM
Alfredo Simon - R - Reds

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette told Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com via text message that Alfredo Simon "is on the roster."

Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reported earlier that Simon was placed on waivers (or possibly designated for assignment), but Ghiroli is hearing otherwise. Of course, the 30-year-old right-hander is out of options this spring and looks to be on the bubble after giving up six runs over two innings Wednesday in his return from a recent groin issue. There could be a move in the works.
Source: Brittany Ghiroli on Twitter
Fri, Mar 30, 2012 07:30:00 PM
Alfredo Simon - R - Reds

According to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun, the Orioles have placed Alfredo Simon on waivers.

The Orioles will have to make space on the 40-man roster for Nick Johnson and Ronny Paulino, so Simon appears to be the odd man out. The 30-year-old right-hander was recently sidelined due to a groin injury and gave up six runs over two innings in his return Wednesday. Connolly notes that it's possible that he was simply designated for assignment, but either way, he's unlikely to be on the Opening Day roster at this point.
Source: Dan Connolly on Twitter
Fri, Mar 30, 2012 07:13:00 PM
Alfredo Simon - R - Reds

Alfredo Simon gave up six runs in two innings Wednesday against the Jays in his return from a groin injury.

Simon appears out of the rotation competition at this point, not that he was ever a very good candidate for a spot. Aided by the fact that he's out of options, he could still make the Orioles as a reliever.
Wed, Mar 28, 2012 03:53:00 PM
Alfredo Simon - R - Reds

Alfredo Simon (groin) is scheduled to throw a couple innings Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Simon has been sidelined since March 18 with a strained groin. But he threw a bullpen session Sunday without experiencing any lingering discomfort and should be back up to speed by the start of the regular season.
Source: MASN
Tue, Mar 27, 2012 01:16:00 PM
Alfredo Simon - R - Reds

Alfredo Simon (groin) threw a bullpen session Sunday without incident.

Simon hasn't pitched in a game since March 18 due to a strained groin, but he's finally making progress. O's manager Buck Showalter hasn't ruled him out for a rotation spot, but there's a chance he could begin the season in the bullpen.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Mon, Mar 26, 2012 11:42:00 PM
Alfredo Simon - R - Reds

Alfredo Simon (groin) has decided to delay Friday's bullpen session.

He's still feeling his groin injury but is expected to throw in a day or two. Barring a setback, he should have enough time to be ready for Opening Day.
Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter
Fri, Mar 23, 2012 11:17:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Ryan Hanigan
2Devin Mesoraco
1B1Joey Votto
2Neftali Soto
2B1Brandon Phillips
SS1Zack Cozart
2Cesar Izturis
3B1Todd Frazier
2Jack Hannahan
LF1Ryan Ludwick
2Chris Heisey
3Xavier Paul
4Donald Lutz
CF1Shin-Soo Choo
2Derrick Robinson
RF1Jay Bruce
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Johnny Cueto
2Mat Latos
3Bronson Arroyo
4Homer Bailey
5Mike Leake
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Aroldis Chapman
2Jonathan Broxton
3Sean Marshall
4Sam LeCure
5JJ Hoover
6Alfredo Simon
7Logan Ondrusek
8Manny Parra
9Nick Masset