Chris Paddack News: Hits open market

Paddack elected free agency Wednesday after clearing waivers.

Rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville after the Reds designated him for assignment Monday, Paddack will head to the open market in search of his next opportunity. After going 0-7 with a 6.96 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 39:19 K:BB in 53 innings over his 13 appearances (nine starts) between the Twins and Reds this season, Paddack may have to settle for a minor-league deal if he wants to keep his career going.