Godley hasn’t appeared in the majors since the 2021 campaign and was pitching this season for the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the independent Atlantic League. The 33-year-old journeyman provides the Athletics with some extra organizational pitching depth.

Godley was released by the Reds last month after making 13 appearances (two starts) at Triple-A Louisville. The 32-year-old veteran righty has made 138 appearances (89 starts) in the majors since 2015, but just 10 appearances (eight starts) over the last two years between the Red Sox and Brewers. He'll look to rebuild his value in the independent Atlantic League this summer. 

The well-traveled 32-year-old hurler had been disastrous through 13 appearances (two starts) at Triple-A Louisville, posting a 6.64 ERA, 2.16 WHIP and 26/19 K/BB ratio over 20 1/3 innings. He'll likely look to latch on elsewhere, though it's possible this could be the end of the road for him.

Godley is the most prominent inclusion among the latest round of cuts from Reds' spring training as they pare down to 50 players left in camp. The 31-year-old righty will open the regular season as organizational pitching depth at Triple-A Louisville.