MLB Trade Rumors

The Reds have agreed to a deal with third baseman Jeimer Candelario, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The terms of the agreement, which is pending a physical, are not yet clear. Jon Morosi of MLB Network and Mike Rodriguez of Univision had previously reported that the Reds were a finalist for Candelario’s services. Candelario, 30, is coming off one of the finest seasons of … [Read more...] about Reds Agree To Deal With Jeimer Candelario

The second ever MLB draft lottery was conducted at the Winter Meetings this afternoon. The Guardians were surprisingly awarded the first overall pick, followed by the Reds and Rockies. Cleveland entered the event with just a 2% chance of securing the highest selection. Cincinnati also surprisingly drew near the top of the league. The Reds’ chances of landing the first pick were … [Read more...] about Guardians Win Draft Lottery

Seth Lugo is a popular target in the middle tiers of free agency. The Tigers (prior to signing Kenta Maeda) and Dodgers have been publicly tied to the right-hander, who has reportedly drawn interest from upwards of half the league. Jon Heyman of the New York Post adds a few more clubs to the mix, reporting that the Braves are among the teams showing interest. Heyman adds the … [Read more...] about Braves, D-Backs, Red Sox Among Teams Interested In Seth Lugo

Jackson Chourio’s impending extension with the Brewers is expected to be made official within the next few days, and the eight-year, $82MM pact will give the 19-year-old Chourio the largest contract ever given to a (non-NPB) player prior to his big league debut.  “It’s happened very quick — way quicker than I thought,” Chourio told reporter Andrew Wagner (X link) while the … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Chourio, Pirates, De La Cruz, Cubs, Glasnow

The Reds have re-signed Connor Overton to a minor league deal, according to Baseball America’s Matt Eddy.  The right-hander was outrighted off of Cincinnati’s 40-man roster in early October and entered minor league free agency, but Overton now looks to return for what will be his third season in the Reds organization. Overton underwent Tommy John surgery last May, so he isn’t … [Read more...] about Reds Re-Sign Connor Overton To Minors Deal