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Crockett signed a minor-league deal with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. The 28-year-old spent time in the majors in each season from 2014 to 2018, posting a 3.74 ERA over 74.2 innings. He did not pitch at any level last season after being released by Oakland during spring training.
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Crockett signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics which includes an invitation to spring training, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Crockett spent the majority of the 2018 campaign with Triple-A Louisville, posting a 3.00 ERA and 38:7 K:BB across 39.0 innings of relief. The 29-year-old southpaw also made 15 appearances for the Reds, compiling a 5.79 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 9.1 frames. Crockett will likely serve as organizational depth, as he hasn't been productive at the highest level since an impressive rookie campaign in 2014.
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The Reds outrighted Crockett to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Crockett will stick in the Reds organization after going unclaimed when he was exposed to waivers earlier in the weekend. The 26-year-old should fill a key bullpen role in Louisville, where he has submitted a 4.00 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 23:5 K:BB in 27 innings on the season.
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Crockett was designated for assignment on Friday. The 26-year-old lefty has a 5.79 ERA, 1.93 WHIP and 11 strikeouts in 9.1 innings with the big club. He will likely pass through waivers and head to Triple-A.
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Crockett got the win Tuesday night following the Reds' incredible ninth-inning rally against the Indians, after recording the final two outs of the eighth inning. Crockett was facing his former team, filling in the same role that he had with them as a lefty specialist. He has appeared in 10 games with the Reds, pitching 4.1 innings.