The Cincinnati Reds have extended a qualifying offer to right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez. He had opted out of his contract following the 2024 season and became a free agent. For this year, the qualifying offer is a 1-year deal for $21,050,000. Martinez was one of 13 players around the league to receive one. Players have until 4pm ET on November 19th to make their decision to … [Read more...] about Nick Martinez extended a qualifying offer by the Cincinnati Reds
What the Cincinnati Reds actually need to add this offseason
There is, seemingly, a consensus right now that what the Cincinnati Reds really need is an outfield bat. I don’t disagree that they do need an outfielder who can hit. But I do disagree with the idea that this is their most pressing need. What the Reds need is a the absolute best hitter they can get. Let me explain why. A lot of us (I include myself here) have a tendency to … [Read more...] about What the Cincinnati Reds actually need to add this offseason
Two Cincinnati Reds named as Silver Slugger finalists
The Silver Slugger Award finalists have been named today and the Cincinnati Reds have two players with a chance to win. Elly De La Cruz is a finalist at the shortstop position and Jonathan India is a finalist at second base. At shortstop, De La Cruz is vying for the award with Willy Adames of the Milwaukee Brewers and Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets. India has to go up … [Read more...] about Two Cincinnati Reds named as Silver Slugger finalists
Emilio Pagan returns to the Reds, Austin Wynns elects free agency
After a day full of roster moves on Friday, the Cincinnati Reds found out the fate of two more players on Saturday morning. Right-handed reliever Emilio Pagan told the team he was going to return, exercising his 2025 option. Catcher Austin Wynns, who was outrighted off of the 40-man roster to Triple-A yesterday informed the team that he was going to become a free agent rather … [Read more...] about Emilio Pagan returns to the Reds, Austin Wynns elects free agency
The Reds need to claim Colin Rea from the Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers have put right-handed pitcher Colin Rea on waivers according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Cincinnati, who has lost both Nick Martinez and Jakob Junis to free agency in the last 24 hours, and has a lack of starting pitching depth due to that and injuries to Brandon Williamson and Julian Aguiar who will be out for all of 2025, needs to … [Read more...] about The Reds need to claim Colin Rea from the Brewers