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Jose Trevino Jose Trevino Shipped to Cincy
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 9:26 PM
The Yankees traded Trevino to the Reds on Friday in exchange for Fernando Cruz and Alex Jackson, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.
Analysis: Trevino slashed .215/.288/.354 with eight homers and 28 RBI over 234 regular-season plate appearances in 2024 while backing up Austin Wells. With Tyler Stephenson already in Cincinnati, Trevino will almost certainly continue to act as a backup, but the 32-year-old's career .637 OPS isn't likely to earn him a spot in the lineup very often. |
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Bryan Shaw Bryan Shaw NRI deal with Cincinnati
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 11:18 AM
The Reds signed Shaw to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: He'll be reunited with manager Terry Francona, who called Shaw's name a total of 519 times during their seven seasons together in Cleveland. The 37-year-old Shaw has split the last two seasons between the majors and minors, holds a 4.53 ERA and 44:21 K:BB over 49.2 frames during his time with the White Sox amidst that stretch. |
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Roansy Contreras Roansy Contreras Claimed by Cincinnati
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 2:51 PM
The Reds claimed Contreras off waivers from the Rangers on Thursday.
Analysis: It's the second time this offseason that Contreras has been on the move via the waivers process, as he previously went from the Angels to the Rangers. The 25-year-old held a 4.35 ERA and 56:31 K:BB over 68.1 innings between the Pirates and Angels in 2024. Contreras has experience as a starting pitcher and reliever and it's not clear which role the Reds have in mind for him. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Opening Day status uncertain
Sun, Nov 24, 2024, 8:41 PM
The Reds currently have (at least) six starters that could be on the Opening Day roster, following the Brady Singer trade, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. In addition to Singer, there's Hunter Greene, Nick Martinez, Nick Lodolo, Andrew Abbott and Lowder.
Analysis: Greene, Singer and Martinez are shoe-ins for three rotation spots, and after that it's a little less certain. Both Abbott and Lodolo have health concerns, and Lodolo for that matter is coming off of a rough season. Lowder posted a 1.17 ERA and 1.27 WHIP over six late-season starts after roaring through the Reds' minor league system. It's plausible that they could decide he needs more time to develop, especially if Lodolo and Abbott are ready to go. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Dealt to Cincy
Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 6:35 PM
The Royals traded Singer to the Reds on Friday in exchange for Jonathan India and Joey Wiemer.
Analysis: After posting a 5.52 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 2023, Singer bounced back nicely with a 3.71 ERA and 1.27 WHIP to go along with a 170:54 K:BB in 2024. Now in Cincinnati, the 28-year-old shouldn't have much trouble securing a spot in the Reds' starting rotation, which is currently headlined by Hunter Greene and Nick Martinez. |
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Santiago Espinal Santiago Espinal Inks deal with Cincy
Fri, Nov 22, 2024, 4:16 PM
Espinal and the Reds agreed to a one-year, $2.4 million contract Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Espinal was traded from the Blue Jays to the Reds in March and had a .246/.295/.356 slash line with nine home runs and 11 steals in 118 games during 2024. He should fill a utility role for Cincinnati again in 2025. |
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Tyler Callihan Tyler Callihan Added to 40-man roster
Tue, Nov 19, 2024, 3:45 PM
The Reds selected Callihan's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Analysis: Callihan has only played four games above Double-A, so he probably won't be up in the majors early this season, but he had a strong showing last year in the upper minors. A utility player who moves between second base, left field and first base, Callihan slashed .276/.359/.429 with nine home runs and 22 steals in 73 games, primarily at Double-A. |
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Nick Martinez Nick Martinez Accepting qualifying offer
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 9:13 AM
Martinez accepted the Reds' $21.05 million qualifying offer for 2025 on Sunday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Analysis: The right-hander declined his $12 million player option with the Reds for 2025, but he'll remain with the organization after being extended the qualifying offer. Martinez started in 16 of his 42 appearances in 2024 and had a 3.10 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 116:18 K:BB across 142.1 innings. Given the salary bump he should begin 2025 working exclusively as a starter. |
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Alex Jackson Alex Jackson Signs with Cincy
Fri, Nov 8, 2024, 8:58 PM
Jackson signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Friday.
Analysis: Although Jackson managed to record a career-high 155 plate appearances with the Rays in 2024, he continued to struggle at the plate, slashing just .122/.201/.237 with 12 RBI. However, his OPS jumped up to .855 at Triple-A Durham, so the Reds will take a flier on him and likely send him to Triple-A Louisville to begin the '25 campaign. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Exercises player option
Sat, Nov 2, 2024, 10:29 AM
Pagan exercised his $8 million player option for 2025 on Saturday.
Analysis: Pagan was forced to sit out the first half of the season due to a lat injury, and he accumulated a 4.50 ERA across 38 innings upon returning in mid-August. Given his decline in performance, it was unlikely he'd receive an offer close to $8 million in free agency, so the 33-year-old righty will return to Cincinnati and likely fill a high-leverage role out of the bullpen. |
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Brent Suter Brent Suter Remaining with Cincinnati
Fri, Nov 1, 2024, 4:46 PM
Suter signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Reds on Friday.
Analysis: The deal includes a $3 million club option for 2026. Suter's previous contract included a $3.5 million club option for 2025, which the Reds bought out for $250,000 before agreeing to terms on his latest deal. The 35-year-old southpaw was an effective middle reliever for the Reds in 2024, putting up a 3.15 ERA and 1.14 WHIP across 65.2 innings. |
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Austin Wynns Austin Wynns Outrighted to Triple-A
Fri, Nov 1, 2024, 2:10 PM
The Reds outrighted Wynns to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Analysis: Wynns is not on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization for now. The veteran catcher suffered a right teres major tear in his right shoulder in late July and it's not clear whether he will be healthy for the start of spring training. |
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Tejay Antone Tejay Antone Sent outright to Triple-A
Fri, Nov 1, 2024, 2:08 PM
The Reds outrighted Antone (elbow) to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Analysis: He's not on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization. Antone has undergone multiple elbow surgeries, including one in April to repair UCL and flexor tears. It's not clear when he might be ready to pitch again. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Contract decision looming
Fri, Nov 1, 2024, 10:33 AM
Pagan has an $8 million option for the 2025 season that he's expected to exercise this offseason, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Pagan missed three months of the season with a lat injury, but returned to action Aug. 10 and finished the campaign healthy. He wasn't as effective as usual over his 38 innings in 2024 (4.50 ERA, 1.34 WHIP), and given that he would be unlikely to receive a contract exceeding $8 million on the open market, it makes sense for him to run it back with Cincinnati for another season. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Starting in center field in AFL
Tue, Oct 29, 2024, 2:02 PM
McLain is starting in center field Tuesday for the Glendale Desert Dogs during Arizona Fall League play, Doug Gray of RedlegNation.com reports.
Analysis: McLain has played only second base and shortstop in pro ball, and his first five starts in the AFL came at second base. However, the outfield isn't totally foreign to the 25-year-old, as center field was his primary position in his freshman season at UCLA and he also saw some action in the corner outfield spots during college summer ball. Whether the Reds will consider using McLain in the outfield some in 2025 isn't clear, but the versatility can't hurt, especially with the club having other middle-infield options. McLain missed the entire 2024 campaign following shoulder surgery and a subsequent stress reaction in his ribcage, but he's expected to enter spring training healthy. |
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Brandon Leibrandt Brandon Leibrandt Designated for assignment
Mon, Oct 28, 2024, 2:41 PM
The Reds designated Leibrandt for assignment Monday.
Analysis: It's a procedural move designed to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. Leibrandt had been set to become a free agent following the World Series. |
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Amed Rosario Amed Rosario Exits 40-man roster
Mon, Oct 28, 2024, 2:39 PM
The Reds designated Rosario for assignment Monday.
Analysis: The team needed to make a couple 40-man roster moves in order to activate two players from the 60-day injured list. Rosario is set to be a free agent this offseason, so this will simply allow him to reach the market a few days earlier. He hit .280/.306/.380 with three homers and 13 steals for the Rays, Dodgers and Reds in 2024. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Reinstated from 60-day injured list
Mon, Oct 28, 2024, 2:36 PM
The Reds activated McLain (shoulder/rib) from the 60-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: It's a paper move reinstating McLain to the 40-man roster, as the infielder's rehab assignment in the Arizona Fall League has technically expired. McLain missed the entire 2024 season following shoulder surgery and later a stress reaction in his rib cage, but he will enter spring training at 100 percent, barring another setback. |
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Activated from 60-day IL
Mon, Oct 28, 2024, 2:33 PM
The Reds activated Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) from the 60-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: The move was required because Encarnacion-Strand is in the Arizona Fall League on a rehab assignment, which has expired. He will continue to play in the AFL and is now back on the Reds' 40-man roster after missing most of the season following wrist surgery. |
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Julian Aguiar Julian Aguiar Undergoes Tommy John surgery
Tue, Oct 8, 2024, 11:28 AM
Aguiar will miss the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Aguiar ended the season on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder sprain, but it's the elbow that wound up requiring an operation. The 23-year-old collected a 6.25 ERA and 19:12 K:BB over 31.2 innings covering seven starts for the Reds in 2024. Barring complications during his rehab, Aguiar should be ready for spring training ahead of the 2026 season. |
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