MLB Trade Rumors

The Reds signed catcher Alex Jackson to a minors deal, as per Jackson’s MLB.com profile page.  While not specified, the contract presumably includes an invitation for Jackson to attend Cincinnati’s big league spring camp.  Jackson chose to become a minor league free agent last month after he was outrighted off the Rays’ 40-man roster in September. A veteran of five Major League … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Alex Jackson To Minor League Contract

The Reds announced a series of roster moves Friday, most notably revealing that first baseman Ty France cleared waivers and elected free agency. He would’ve been arbitration-eligible and was projected by MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz to earn $8.6MM in his final season of club control. Today’s outright and subsequent free agency election is effectively an early … [Read more...] about Ty France Elects Free Agency

Today is the deadline for teams to decide whether or not to issue qualifying offers to eligible players. Per Jeff Passan of ESPN on X, 13 players have received the QO and they are: Juan Soto (Yankees) Corbin Burnes (Orioles) Alex Bregman (Astros) Max Fried (Braves) Willy Adames (Brewers) Pete Alonso (Mets) Anthony Santander (Orioles) Teoscar Hernández (Dodgers) Nick Pivetta … [Read more...] about 13 Players Receive Qualifying Offers

The Marlins announced that they have claimed right-hander Christian Roa off waivers from the Reds. Christina De Nicola of MLB.com relayed the claim on X prior to the official announcement. The Fish also announced that right-handers Shaun Anderson, Darren McCaughan and Adam Oller as well as infielder/outfielder David Hensley have been outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville. Oller … [Read more...] about Marlins Claim Christian Roa