Reding pitched in the Texas Summer League last season, appearing in seven games and starting three, posting a 2-0 record with a 1.69 ERA. Had a 19-6 strikeouts-to-walks ratio in 20 2/3 innings, allowing 21 hits, and even collecting four hits in eight at bats with a double as a hitter. This performance allowed him to make his professional debut with El Paso of the American Association, where he pitched six innings in his lone start, allowing five earned runs and taking a loss.