The Reds hoped to make the jump from underdogs with an exciting young core to legitimate playoff contenders. It didn't happen this year. With a splash managerial hire and returns to health from most of the rotation, expectations will again be high going into 2025. Guaranteed Contracts Hunter Greene, RHP: $47MM through 2028 (including buyout of '29 club option) Jeimer … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Cincinnati Reds
Reds’ Julian Aguiar Considering Tommy John Surgery
9:19pm: Shelton issued a correction to his previous report (on X). Aguiar is considering undergoing Tommy John but has not yet undergone any procedure. He is getting a second opinion. 4:20pm: Reds right-hander Julian Aguiar recently underwent Tommy John surgery and will miss the entire 2025 season, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com on X. Sheldon also relays that the club has fired … [Read more...] about Reds’ Julian Aguiar Considering Tommy John Surgery
NL Notes: Adames, Braves, Giants, Francona, Yamamoto
Willy Adames has long been mentioned in trade rumors, with the Dodgers one club known to have had past interest in the star shortstop. It is fair to guess that any number of teams at least checked in with the Brewers about Adames’ availability, and the New York Post’s Jon Heyman (via X) writes that the Braves and Giants also had Adames as a “target” in the past. As Adames is … [Read more...] about NL Notes: Adames, Braves, Giants, Francona, Yamamoto
Reds Hire Terry Francona As Manager
Today: The Reds made things official on Friday morning, confirming they signed Francona to a three-year contract with a team option for the 2028 season. October 3: The Reds are hiring Terry Francona as their next manager, per a report from MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The club has not yet confirmed the news, but Feinsand indicates an announcement is expected as soon as tomorrow. … [Read more...] about Reds Hire Terry Francona As Manager
Diamond Sports Group Planning To Cut Ties With 11 MLB Clubs
Diamond Sports Group said in court today that it plans to broadcast just one MLB club next year, the Braves, per reporting from Evan Drellich of The Athletic. The company, which owns the Bally Sports Networks, also had deals with the Reds, Tigers, Royals, Angels, Marlins, Cardinals, Rays but plans on walking away from those. As Drellich notes, as part of the company’s ongoing … [Read more...] about Diamond Sports Group Planning To Cut Ties With 11 MLB Clubs