AP: Reds finalize $27 million contract with Cueto

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CINCINNATI (AP) — Johnny Cueto has finalized a $27 million, four-year contract that allows the Cincinnati Reds to avoid arbitration with the right-handed starter.

The deal announced Wednesday includes an option for 2015. Right-handed starter Edinson Volquez is the only Reds player still in arbitration.

The defending NL Central champions have committed more than $150 million in the offseason to four key players: Cueto, right-hander Bronson Arroyo ($35 million), outfielder Jay Bruce ($51 million) and first baseman Joey Votto ($38 million).

The 24-year-old Cueto went 12-7 last season, establishing career highs in wins and innings.