CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Reds acquired right-hander Esteban Yan from the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday for a minor league pitcher, a move aimed at shoring up a struggling bullpen.
The Angels also included an undisclosed amount of cash to cover part of Yan's contract. He is making $1.25 million in the final year of his deal.
The 30-year-old Yan has played for Baltimore, Tampa Bay, Texas, St. Louis, Detroit and the Angels. He appeared in 13 games this season and had a 6.85 earned run average. The Angels designated him for assignment on Friday.
Yan went 3-6 with a 3.83 ERA in a career-high 69 relief appearances for the Tigers in 2004. Detroit declined to offer him salary arbitration after that season, opening the way for him to sign a two-year, $2.25 million deal with the Angels.
The Reds won't make a roster move to open a spot for Yan until he joins the team in Chicago.
The Angels received right-hander Kyle Edens, 26, who was 2-1 with a 5.46 ERA in 18 relief appearances for Single-A Sarasota this season.