Reds release former All-Star

The Reds announced that outfielder

, who was designated for assignment earlier this week, has now been released.

It’s hardly a shock to see Myers released, given the combination of his contract and results this year. The club signed him to a one-year deal in the offseason with a $7.5M guarantee. That came in the form of a $6M salary this year and a $1.5M buyout on a mutual option. The rebuilding Reds were surely hoping for…