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Reds, Latos avoid arbitration with deal

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos throws agaisnt the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of game 5 of their NL Divisional Playoffs at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Oh, on October 11, 2012. UPI/Mark Cowan
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos throws agaisnt the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of game 5 of their NL Divisional Playoffs at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Oh, on October 11, 2012. UPI/Mark Cowan | License Photo

GOODYEAR, Ariz., Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Pitcher Mat Latos and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a two-year contract, thus avoiding arbitration, the team said Tuesday.

Terms of the deal weren't revealed, but the Cincinnati Enquirer reported it is worth $11.5 million, including $4.25 million this year and $7.25 million in 2014.

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The 25-year-old right-hander compiled a 14-4 record with a 3.48 ERA in 33 starts last season for the National League Central champs, including back-to-back complete games in June.

Over his four-year career with San Diego and the Reds, Latos is 41-33 with a 3.41 ERA in 105 games.

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