Jun 14, 2008 12:50 AM EST

The Kansas City Royals today announced they have sent minor league righthanded pitcher Henry Arias to the Cincinnati Reds to complete the March 19 trade for righthanded pitcher Brad Salmon.

Arias, 23, will be assigned to Dayton (A). This season for Burlington (A) he went 2-3 with a 3.78 ERA and 2 saves in 18 relief appearances. He originally was signed by the Royals as a non-drafted free agent on February 4, 2003.

Salmon, 28, is currently 5-1 with a 4.43 ERA in 21 appearances (1 start) for Omaha (AAA).

Via Press Release