MLB Trade Rumors

Reds infielder Matt McLain was scratched from the lineup Monday due to some discomfort in his left shoulder, prompting the club to have an MRI performed. While the team hasn’t divulged anything conclusive yet, manager David Bell provided an ominous update Wednesday, telling the Reds beat that the MRI found “something” and that the team is still gathering information and … [Read more...] about Matt McLain Being Evaluated For Shoulder Injury

The Reds have released infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp, per his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He had previously signed a minor league deal with the club and that pact allowed him to opt out if not on the roster by March 23. The Reds announced yesterday that he had been reassigned to minor league camp. Whether he triggered his opt-out or the club proactively let him go to find … [Read more...] about Reds Release Tony Kemp

Utility player Josh Harrison has opted of his minor league deal with the Reds, per C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. He signed with the club last month on a deal that allowed him to opt out if not on the roster by March 21. He was informed that he would not be making the team and will be returning to free agency. The path for Harrison to make the club was not smooth, as the … [Read more...] about Josh Harrison Opts Out Of Minors Deal With Reds

The Reds almost made the playoffs last year as they promoted several exciting prospects and seemed to firmly end their rebuilding period. They added to that foundation this offseason by spreading money around to several free agents. Major League Signings 1B/3B Jeimer Candelario: Three years, $45MM (including buyout of 2027 club option) RHP Nick Martínez: Two years, $26MM … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Cincinnati Reds

3:00pm: The Reds have now officially announced Wilson’s signing. 12:50pm: The Reds and left-hander Justin Wilson are in agreement on a major league deal, per Robert Murray of FanSided. It comes with a $1.5MM salary and $1MM of incentives for the ACES client, per MLBTR’s Steve Adams. It has previously been noted by Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer that Wilson was in … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Justin Wilson To Major League Deal