Reds first baseman Joey Votto just wrapped up the final guaranteed year of his contract, and while the Reds hold a $13MM decision on a $20MM team option for the veteran’s services next season, they seem all but certain to simply pay the $7MM buyout on the option. The end of his contract in Cincinnati has come with plenty of speculation regarding whether or not Votto, who turned … [Read more...] about Joey Votto Plans To Play In 2024
Five Reds Elect Free Agency
Five players who spent time with the Reds in 2023 are now free agents, per the transaction log on MiLB.com: Michael Mariot, Alejo López, Matt Reynolds, Kevin Herget, and Alec Mills. All five were designated for assignment and sent outright to Triple-A at some point during the year. Following the conclusion of the regular season, they had the right to elect free agency, a right … [Read more...] about Five Reds Elect Free Agency
Joey Votto Remains Unsure If He’ll Play In 2024
Joey Votto may have played his final game in a Reds uniform. It’s hard to imagine, given just how long Votto has been a fixture in Cincinnati, but it’s equally hard to imagine the Reds will pick up his $20MM team option for 2024. Speaking to reporters (including Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer) after the final game of the regular season on Sunday, Votto had little … [Read more...] about Joey Votto Remains Unsure If He’ll Play In 2024
Reds Sign Nick Krall To Extension, Promote Him To President Of Baseball Operations
The Reds have locked in their front office leadership. The club announced they’ve promoted Nick Krall from general manager to president of baseball operations. He also receives a contract extension of undisclosed length, tweets C. Trent Rosecrans of the Athletic. Meanwhile, Brad Meador has been promoted from assistant GM to general manager, solidifying him as the #2 person in … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Nick Krall To Extension, Promote Him To President Of Baseball Operations
Reds Select Alan Busenitz
The Reds announced this afternoon that the club has selected the contract of right-hander Alan Busenitz. To make room for Busenitz on the active roster, the club optioned fellow right-hander Carson Spiers. Busenitz made his debut with the Twins in 2017 and returned to the club in 2018 before heading overseas to pitch in Japan, where he stayed for four seasons, racking up a 2.60 … [Read more...] about Reds Select Alan Busenitz