The Reds swung a few notable trades to bring some new talent onto the roster, as manager Terry Francona will try to lead the team back into contention. Major League Signings Nick Martinez, SP: One year, $21.05MM (accepted qualifying offer) Austin Hays, OF: One year, $5MM (includes $1MM buyout of $12MM mutual option for 2026) Scott Barlow, RP: One year, $2.5MM (includes $1MM … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Cincinnati Reds
Spencer Steer To Begin Season On Reds’ Injured List
Spencer Steer hit during a minor league Spring Training game on Thursday, marking his first game action of any type since February 27. Despite this step forward, the bothersome right shoulder that has sidelined Steer for much of camp will result in a season-opening placement on the injured list, Reds manager Terry Francona told MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon and other reporters … [Read more...] about Spencer Steer To Begin Season On Reds’ Injured List
Andrew Abbott To Begin Season On Injured List
Reds manager Terry Francona provided members of the media, including Mark Sheldon of MLB.com, updates on the club’s pitching plans to start the season. Left-hander Andrew Abbott will start the season on the injured list. That will allow right-hander Carson Spiers to have a rotation spot to start the year. Meanwhile, righty Graham Ashcraft will head to the bullpen. Fellow righty … [Read more...] about Andrew Abbott To Begin Season On Injured List
Reds Sign Jose Trevino To Extension
The Reds and catcher Jose Trevino have agreed to an extension. The Paragon Sports International client was already under contract for $3.425MM for 2025 and set to hit free agency after that. This new deal now runs through 2027 with a club option for 2028. Trevino will reportedly get $5.25MM in each of the two guaranteed years. The option is valued at $6.5MM with a $1MM buyout. … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Jose Trevino To Extension
36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates
The 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement implemented a new series of uniform opt-out dates for players who qualified as free agents under Article XX(b) of said agreement and sign a minor league deal in free agency. More specifically, that designation falls on players with six-plus years of MLB service time who finished the preceding season on a major league roster or injured … [Read more...] about 36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates