Cessa signed a one-year, $1.8 million contract with the Reds on Tuesday to avoid arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cessa was acquired from the Yankees last season and had a strong campaign between the two clubs with a 2.51 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 54:19 K:BB over 64.2 innings. The 29-year-old could take on a higher-leverage role for the Reds this season, especially with the departure of Amir Garrett.