Reds have deal with Cuban right-hander Gutierrez

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The Reds have been busy on the international market and are on the verge of adding another top Cuban prospect to the organization.

According to an industry source, the club has agreed to a $4.75 million deal with right-handed pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez of Pinar del Rio, Cuba.

The Reds have not confirmed the agreement.

Gutierrez, who will be 21 on Sept. 18, was the Serie Nacional Rookie of the Year during the 2013-14 season. He went 5-5 with a 3.90 ERA that season, primarily pitching out of the bullpen. He had 2.45 ERA as a reliever during the 2014-15 season. Gutierrez features a low-to-mid 90s fastball and a plus curveball. He projects to be a …

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