The Arizona Diamondbacks have officially named Addison Reed their closer to begin the 2014 season.

"It's going to be Addison Reed," Kirk Gibson said. "He had a good year last year, he's throwing the ball good this spring and I think that's the best way to go right now."

J.J. Putz was the other option.

Reed was the closer for the Chicago White Sox the past two seasons, saving 29 games in 2012 and 40 last season.

The Diamondbacks acquired him in December for third-base prospect Matt Davidson.

"When I came over here, that's what I wanted to do," Reed said of closing out games. "That's what I've been doing for the last two years. Like I've said growing up, that's the only thing I've ever wanted to do. That's kind of awesome that they are putting their trust in me and believing in what I can do in the ninth inning. I'm ready for it and hopefully these next two games I'll be out there in the ninth inning."