The Brewers inked veteran third baseman Josh Donaldson to a minor league deal just before the calendar flipped to September, allowing the club to bring him up sometime this month for the stretch run and possibly into the postseason should they choose to do so. Donaldson, who slashed just .142/.225/.434 in 33 games with the Yankees this year before being released in late August, … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Donaldson, Stroman, Davis, Marte
Reds Activate Joey Votto, Jonathan India, Hunter Greene
The Reds announced six roster moves today, most prominently the returns of some of their biggest names. Joey Votto and Jonathan India were both activated from the 10-day injured list, while Hunter Greene was activated from the COVID-related injured list. Right-hander Lyon Richardson was optioned to Triple-A, while infielder Alejo Lopez and right-hander Carson Spiers (both on … [Read more...] about Reds Activate Joey Votto, Jonathan India, Hunter Greene
Reds Designate Kevin Herget For Assignment
The Reds announced that right-hander Fernando Cruz has been reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list, with righty Kevin Herget designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The Reds have been endlessly cycling pitchers through their roster over the past week or so due to this COVID outbreak. Cruz was one of four pitchers to land on the IL due to the virus, alongside … [Read more...] about Reds Designate Kevin Herget For Assignment
Michael Mariot Accepts Outright Assignment With Reds
Right-hander Michael Mariot has cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville, reports Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. The righty had been designated for assignment earlier this week. The Reds have been dealing with a number of injuries to their pitching staff this year and saw that problem become exacerbated by an outbreak of … [Read more...] about Michael Mariot Accepts Outright Assignment With Reds
Reds Outright Alan Busenitz
The Reds have sent reliever Alan Busenitz outright to Triple-A Louisville, according to the transaction tracker at MLB.com. He was designated for assignment on Friday when Cincinnati activated Tejay Antone from the injured list. Busenitz has gotten into five games for the Reds this year. He has tossed five innings of two-run ball with three strikeouts and one unintentional … [Read more...] about Reds Outright Alan Busenitz