Alfredo Simon requested $1.05 million and was offered $750,000 from the Reds when arbitration figures were exchanged Friday. The 31-year-old is arbitration eligible for the first time, and coming off a strong bounce-back season in which he posted a 2.66 ERA and 52/22 K/BB ratio in 61 innings. With Aroldis Chapman shifting to the rotation, it's conceivable that Simon could find his way into a setup role in front of Jonathan Broxton in 2013.

Alfredo Simon recorded his first save for the Reds after allowing one run in 1 1/3 innings against the Cubs on Thursday. The Orioles used Simon as both a closer and a starter with generally poor results. In Cincinnati, he's done fine work as a middle reliever and mop-up man, allowing just one homer in 58 innings this season. This marks just the second time all year that he's been asked to protect a late lead. He entered the day with just one hold and no blown saves.

Reds claimed RHP Alfredo Simon off waivers from the Orioles. It's a good fit for the Reds, who are lefty-heavy in their bullpen now that Ryan Madson (Tommy John surgery) is out for the season and Nick Masset is dealing with shoulder soreness. The hard-throwing right-hander pitched primarily as a starter with the O's last season, but posted a 4.93 ERA, 17 saves and a 37/22 K/BB ratio as a reliever in 2010.

Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports that the Brewers and Astros are among the teams who have expressed interest in Alfredo Simon. Simon was placed on waivers last Friday and is very unlikely to make it through unclaimed. Kubatko writes that the 30-year-old right-hander has attracted a "decent amount of interest," as teams are intrigued by his power arm and his experience as a starter or reliever. Simon expects that there could be some resolution on Tuesday.

According to ESPN's Jayson Stark, Alfredo Simon is generating "lots of buzz" on the waiver wire. The Orioles placed Simon on waivers this past weekend after watching him post an ugly 7.00 ERA in nine Grapefruit League innings. The 30-year-old right-hander has a legitimate power arm and will likely land with a new organization in the next couple of days.

MASN's Roch Kubatko has confirmed Alfredo Simon has been placed on waivers. Out of options, Simon will become a free agent if he goes unclaimed and refuses a minor-league assignment. His stuff makes it unlikely he clears waivers, but his numbers should ensure interest is not too robust. He's been rocked for a 7.00 ERA across nine Grapefruit League innings this spring.

Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette told Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com via text message that Alfredo Simon "is on the roster." Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun reported earlier that Simon was placed on waivers (or possibly designated for assignment), but Ghiroli is hearing otherwise. Of course, the 30-year-old right-hander is out of options this spring and looks to be on the bubble after giving up six runs over two innings Wednesday in his return from a recent groin issue. There could be a move in the works.

According to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun, the Orioles have placed Alfredo Simon on waivers. The Orioles will have to make space on the 40-man roster for Nick Johnson and Ronny Paulino, so Simon appears to be the odd man out. The 30-year-old right-hander was recently sidelined due to a groin injury and gave up six runs over two innings in his return Wednesday. Connolly notes that it's possible that he was simply designated for assignment, but either way, he's unlikely to be on the Opening Day roster at this point.

Alfredo Simon (groin) is scheduled to throw a couple innings Wednesday against the Blue Jays. Simon has been sidelined since March 18 with a strained groin. But he threw a bullpen session Sunday without experiencing any lingering discomfort and should be back up to speed by the start of the regular season.

Alfredo Simon (groin) threw a bullpen session Sunday without incident. Simon hasn't pitched in a game since March 18 due to a strained groin, but he's finally making progress. O's manager Buck Showalter hasn't ruled him out for a rotation spot, but there's a chance he could begin the season in the bullpen.