Reds Reliever Caleb Ferguson Brings Impressive Playoff Streak to Cincinnati

The veteran left-hander has made the postseason in all seven of his MLB seasons so far.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Cincinnati Reds have signed left-handed relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson to a one-year deal to bolster their bullpen. Ferguson, a local who grew up in the Columbus area, brings an impressive stat with him - he has made the playoffs in all seven seasons of his MLB career so far, with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros, and Seattle Mariners.

Why it matters

The Reds desperately needed a reliable left-handed reliever in their bullpen, and Ferguson's playoff experience and strong 2025 season should help provide that. His addition, along with the trade for Brock Burke, gives the Reds more depth and options from the left side of the bullpen.

The details

In 2025, Ferguson split time between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Seattle Mariners, finishing with a 5-4 record, 3.58 ERA, 2.32 strikeout-to-walk ratio, and 1.16 WHIP in a career-high 70 games. "Last year was probably the best year I had in my career," Ferguson said.

  • Ferguson has made the playoffs in all seven seasons of his MLB career so far.

The players

Caleb Ferguson

A left-handed relief pitcher who the Cincinnati Reds signed to a one-year deal in the offseason. Ferguson is a local who grew up in the Columbus area and has made the playoffs in all seven seasons of his MLB career so far, with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros, and Seattle Mariners.

Brock Burke

A left-handed relief pitcher who the Cincinnati Reds traded for, giving them another option from the left side of the bullpen alongside Caleb Ferguson and Sam Moll.

Sam Moll

A left-handed relief pitcher who is competing for one of the final bullpen spots with the Cincinnati Reds.

Nick Krall

The President of Baseball Operations for the Cincinnati Reds, who said adding Burke and Ferguson gives the team more depth and options from the left side of the bullpen.

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What they’re saying

“I'm going into my eighth season now. I've been in the playoffs every year of my career. I kind of like to joke with guys, 'Hey, we're not going to end the streak here. It's not going to stop now.'”

— Caleb Ferguson (MLB.com)

“Last year was probably the best year I had in my career.”

— Caleb Ferguson (MLB.com)

“(Burke) is a quality lefty reliever to add to the bullpen. Having two veteran guys in he and Caleb Ferguson and a third lefty in Sam Moll, who ended the year not where we wanted him to be but he has a chance to come in and have a third lefty to your bullpen, is a nice thing to have.”

— Nick Krall, Reds President of Baseball Operations (MLB.com)

The takeaway

Caleb Ferguson's impressive playoff streak and strong 2025 season should provide a big boost to the Cincinnati Reds' bullpen, especially from the left side alongside Brock Burke and Sam Moll. The Reds are hoping this veteran trio can solidify their relief corps and help the team return to the playoffs.