June 25: Wynns cleared waivers and has accepted an outright assignment back to Louisville, tweets Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer. June 23: The Reds announced this morning that they’ve designated catcher Austin Wynns for assignment. The move opens up a spot on the active roster for infielder Livan Soto, who has been recalled to the majors from Triple-A. Wynns, 33, … [Read more...] about Austin Wynns Accepts Outright Assignment With Reds
Christian Encarnacion-Strand To Undergo Wrist Surgery
Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand will have wrist surgery on July 11 and there’s a three-month recovery timeline. If that timeline holds, that means he won’t be able to return during the regular season. Manager David Bell relayed the information to reporters today, with Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer among those to pass it along. X link one and two. It’s … [Read more...] about Christian Encarnacion-Strand To Undergo Wrist Surgery
Reds Place TJ Friedl On Injured List, Select Levi Jordan
The Reds announced that outfielder TJ Friedl has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. In a corresponding move, the club has selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Levi Jordan. There was already a vacancy on the 40-man roster, which is now full. It’s turning out to be a very frustrating season for Friedl, as this is already his third IL … [Read more...] about Reds Place TJ Friedl On Injured List, Select Levi Jordan
Reds Outright Conner Capel
Outfielder Conner Capel has cleared waivers and been outrighted to the Reds’ Triple-A affiliate. Capel had the option of rejecting the outright assignment in favor of free agency because he has previously been outrighted in his career, but The Cincinnati Enquirer’s Charlie Goldsmith (X link) reports that Capel will indeed report to Triple-A Louisville. The Reds designated … [Read more...] about Reds Outright Conner Capel
Reds Designate Conner Capel For Assignment
The Reds announced that they have selected the contract of catcher Austin Wynns. In corresponding moves, they have optioned outfielder Jacob Hurtubise and designated outfielder Conner Capel for assignment. It’s unclear why the Reds have added a third catcher to their roster, as they already have Tyler Stephenson and Luke Maile on the team. It’s possible that something is up … [Read more...] about Reds Designate Conner Capel For Assignment