Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images The Reds still desperately need a Bat™. When the Cincinnati Reds signed future Hall of Fame manager Terry Francona back in early October, there was a rumble among many that it was a sign they were finally going to get aggressive about winning. Francona, who’d been away from the game for health reasons after leading the Cleveland … [Read more...] about It won’t be Teoscar Hernandez solving Cincinnati’s offensive problems, either
It won’t be Joc Pederson helping solve the Cincinnati Reds offensive woes
Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images The RHP masher signed with the Texas Rangers on Monday. Joc Pederson owned right-handed pitching during the 2024 season with the Arizona Diamondbacks, posting an overall .281/.392/.531 line against them that equated to a 154 wRC+. His .395 wOBA against righties ranked as the 8th best of any player in the game last year (min. 250 PA), … [Read more...] about It won’t be Joc Pederson helping solve the Cincinnati Reds offensive woes
Reds trade reliever Fernando Cruz to Yankees for catcher Jose Trevino
Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The move solidifies the catcher position behind Tyler Stephenson. With Luke Maile having reached free agency at the end of the 2024 season, the Cincinnati Reds were in a pretty desperate situation behind the plate. Tyler Stephenson - who had perhaps his best all-around season last year - was the only catcher on the team’s 40-man roster, … [Read more...] about Reds trade reliever Fernando Cruz to Yankees for catcher Jose Trevino
Players who the Cincinnati Reds should not acquire, but who’d be fun to watch if they did
Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images A Friday List. Oft-injured over-30 baseball players making $15 to $18 million per season aren’t exactly the greatest investment for Major League Baseball teams who insist on operating on meager budgets. The Cincinnati Reds know this full well, as lately they’ve been seen deals for the likes of Mike Moustakas and, so … [Read more...] about Players who the Cincinnati Reds should not acquire, but who’d be fun to watch if they did
Cincinnati Reds claim RHP Roansy Contreras off waivers
Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Will he actually break camp with the club is another question. The Cincinnati Reds have made a waiver claim on right-hander Roansy Contreras, landing the former Top 100 overall prospect off waivers. He’d been placed there by the Texas Rangers a week ago as procedure following the club designating him for assignment, … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds claim RHP Roansy Contreras off waivers