The Cincinnati Reds acquired right-handed pitcher Sun-Woo Kim and cash from the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday for future considerations.

 

Kim, 29, was 0-0 with a 19.29 ERA in six relief appearances for Colorado this season. The Rockies tried unsuccessfully to trade him in June before sending him to their Triple-A Colorado Springs team, where he has been used as a starter.

 

In 2005, he was a combined 6-3, with a 4.90 ERA in 24 games with Washington and Colorado. His 10 starts last year included a complete-game shutout of the San Francisco Giants for the Rockies at Coors Field.

 

He will take the 40-man roster spot of lefty Michael Gosling, who has been designated for assignment.

 

Kim continues the Reds' relentless quest for pitching help, as they slide back in the NL wild card and Central Division races. In two months, they have traded for seven pitchers on the current roster, along with an eighth, closer Eddie Guardado, who's now on the disabled list.

He's not eligible for the post-season roster, correct?

He's not

Not unless they make it, but have to put someone on the DL, making one other eligible.

this is really gonna help them. he's gonna be the stopper on that team. great move for the reds.

lol how many arms have the reds gone out and gotten? 10?

He's not

 

Yes he is. We have some pitchers on the 60 day DL which would allow him to be on the playoff roster.

 

Not that it matters because this team isn't going to the playoffs. What a pointless trade.

He's not

 

Yes he is. We have some pitchers on the 60 day DL which would allow him to be on the playoff roster.

 

Not that it matters because this team isn't going to the playoffs. What a pointless trade.

So you do agree with WildMarlinMan2003 sig

At least they didn't give up a starting young position player for him. Or two....