The 2024 season was one that Jeimer Candelario would probably like a re-do on. He got out to a slow start and was hitting .216/.284/.379 through the Cincinnati Reds 48th game of the season. That’s not exactly what he or the club was hoping for when he signed as a free agent in the offseason. Candelario did heat up for about a month from May 22nd through June 23rd, hitting … [Read more...] about Reds’ Jeimer Candelario out to a hot start in winter ball
Will the Reds answer the division’s other moves with their own?
The Cincinnati Reds started the offseason off with a trade that sent Jonathan India and minor league outfielder Joey Wiemer to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Brady Singer. India, if everyone is healthy, would have likely been pushed into more of a super-sub/utility role that would have had him playing multiple spots a few times a week rather than … [Read more...] about Will the Reds answer the division’s other moves with their own?
Reds Notebook: Nick Lodolo, Dave Parker, and the lottery
Nick Lodolo’s offseason seems to be going in the right direction. Mark Sheldon of Reds.com reported that the left-handed starter is throwing again and on a progression program. The 2024 season was one that saw Lodolo on the mound for 21 starts, but also on the injured list four different times. He began the year on the injured list while rehabbing back from a calf injury, but … [Read more...] about Reds Notebook: Nick Lodolo, Dave Parker, and the lottery
Cincinnati Reds reportedly interested in catcher James McCann
The Cincinnati Reds only have one catcher on their 40-man roster right now – Tyler Stephenson. They also lost a handful of minor league catchers that had played in Double-A and Triple-A following the 2024 season. That has put them in a bind where they need to add at least 4-5 catchers in free agency this offseason just to have enough guys to fill out the requirements for early … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds reportedly interested in catcher James McCann
Cincinnati Reds select Cooper Bowman in the Rule 5 Draft
The Cincinnati Reds made a pick in this year’s Rule 5 draft, selecting Cooper Bowman from the Sacramento (?) Athletics. The club passed on their 2nd pick, ending their drafting ability. Only Atlanta made a 2nd round selection and they passed after that. Cincinnati lost no one in the Major League Baseball phase of the draft. Cooper Bowman was a 4th round pick by the New York … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds select Cooper Bowman in the Rule 5 Draft