Russ Springer has decided to retire after 18 seasons.

Springer, 42, actually announced before the 2004 season that he was going to retire, but he wisely changed his mind and squeezed out a few more very good seasons in the bullpen. "There comes a time when you can ask only so much of your body physically, and you've got to stop beating it up," Springer said. The right-hander finishes his career with a 4.53 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 8.2 K/9 rate over 740 appearances.

Reds transferred RHP Russ Springer to the 60-day disabled list.

Springer underwent season-ending hip surgery last week. The move creates a spot on the 40-man roster for Corky Miller, who is expected to be added to the roster on Wednesday.

Russ Springer underwent season-ending hip surgery Monday.

The Reds are likely to place Springer on the 60-day disabled list in the next few days to open a spot on the 40-man roster. The veteran signed on with the Reds' Triple-A club in early July and made his way to the majors by the start of August. All in all, he allowed two hits and one earned run in two relief appearances. Springer may decide to retire this offseason.

Reds placed RHP Russ Springer on the 15-day disabled list with a hip injury.

The veteran had to leave Wednesday's game in the middle of an at-bat because of the ailment. It's not clear how long the injury will keep him out. Carlos Fisher was recalled from Triple-A to replace him in the bullpen.

Russ Springer will undergo an MRI on his hip after getting hurt during Wednesday's game.

The Enquirer's Jon Fayman believes Springer will go on the DL and that Aroldis Chapman is the top candidate to replace him in the bullpen.

Russ Springer told reporters after Wednesday's game that he exited in the middle of an at-bat because his hip flexor muscle "locked up."

"I don't think it's serious," Springer added. "I didn't know you had a muscle there." The veteran reliever is considered day-to-day for now.

Reds purchased the contract of RHP Russ Springer from Triple-A Louisville.

The 41-year-old reliever was inked to a minor league contract two weeks ago and didn't allow a run in seven appearances with Louisville. Springer had a 4.11 ERA, a 1.49 WHIP and 58 strikeouts in 57 innings last season between the A's and Rays. He will pitch in middle relief.

Reds signed RHP Russ Springer to a one-year, $850,000 contract.

The 41-year-old reliever has not pitched at all this year and will need around two weeks to build his endurance at Triple-A Louisville. Springer had a 4.11 ERA, a 1.49 WHIP and 58 strikeouts in 57 innings last season between the A's and Rays. He will pitch in middle relief once he hits the bigs.

C. Trent Rosecrans of CNati.com reports that the Reds have agreed to terms on a contract with right-handed reliever Russ Springer.

The deal is expected to have a total worth of $850,000. Springer, 41, will head to Triple-A Louisville and work his way to the big leagues from there. He had a 4.11 ERA, a 1.49 WHIP and a 58/17 K/BB ratio in 57 innings (74 relief appearances) for the A's and Rays last season.