The Cincinnati Reds have brought Alfredo Simon back on a one-year deal.

Simon has three years of experience with the Reds, the first two as a reliever.

The Reds traded him to the Detroit Tigers before the 2015 season, but are in need of starters in the wake of numerous injuries.

"Our history with Alfredo made this a much easier decision," Bryan Price said. "We know what we're getting. He is extremely resilient. His durability is a huge bonus.

"He gives us depth in the rotation. There are just too many question marks now with the readiness of some of our young guys that we don't want to force to the big leagues too soon, and there is the injury component."