The Cincinnati Reds have signed 33-year old righty swinging outfielder Ryan Ludwick to a 1-year deal, with a mutual option for 2013. Ludwick played in 139 games for the Padres & Pirates last year and he was 116 for 490 (.237 avg, .674 OPS) with 56 runs scored, 13 homers, 75 RBIs and 1 stolen base. He has now played in 790 games in his first 9 years in the majors and he is 689 of 2,641 (.261 avg, .787 OPS) with 366 runs scored, 117 homers, 450 RBIs and 17 stolen bases. Ludwick will likely share LF with Chris Heisey in 2012.