The Cincinnati Reds have exercised their 2015 option on Johnny Cueto's contract, according to reports.

Cueto, who will be paid $10 million in 2015, finished last season with a 20-9 record and 2.25 ERA.

The right-hander, 28, led the National League in games started (34) and innings pitched (243 2/3) and tied for the lead in strikeouts with Stephen Strasburg (242).