Pereda signed a minor-league deal with the Reds on Tuesday and received an invitation to spring training.
The 26-year-old backstop spent all of 2022 in the Giants organization at the Triple-A level, where he slashed .272/.371/.379 over 246 plate appearances -- all significant improvements from his 2021 campaign. If he can impress in spring training, Pereda will have an outside chance at making the 26-man roster as a backup catcher, but he would have to beat out Luke Maile and Chuckie Robinson for that to happen.
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Giants' Jhonny Pereda: Gets camp invite from Giants
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Pereda joined the Giants as a non-roster invitee Monday, Amy Gutierrez of the Giants' official site reports.
The 25-year-old has yet to make his big-league debut. In 25 games for Triple-A Worcester last season, his first action at that level, he hit just .247/.318/.273.
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Red Sox's Jhonny Pereda: Arrival delayed by visa issues
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Pereda has yet to arrive at camp due to visa issues, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Pereda is one of a handful of players facing similar delays as they enter the country for camp. He's expected to join his teammates soon.
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Red Sox's Jhonny Pereda: Joins 60-man pool
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Pereda was added to Boston's 60-man player pool Friday.
The 24-year-old was acquired from the Cubs as a player to be named later in March, and his new team will get its first look at him in summer training. Pereda spent 2019 at the Double-A level and slashed .241/.336/.305 in 98 contests.
