Elly’s breakout 2024 featured a set of skills found nowhere else in the game. The 2016-2017 international signing period was one for the record books for the usually spendthrift Cincinnati Reds. They didn’t just exceed their $5.163 million bonus pool amount, they rocketed past it nearly sixfold by signing shortstops Alfredo Rodriguez ($7 million bonus) and Jose Israel Garcia … [Read more...] about In Elly De La Cruz, the Cincinnati Reds finally have their next superstar
Red Reposter – Will Banfield signed, prospect rankings begin
Wednesday links! “Banfield, we love,” Schumaker said. “He’s been great. Definitely has the leadership quality to be a Major League catcher. He’s as good as anybody, and is becoming a good hitter. Last year was a major step for him in the right direction with power and understanding how to hit. “Yeah, he’ll be knocking on the door — no doubt.” Such were the words from … [Read more...] about Red Reposter – Will Banfield signed, prospect rankings begin
Cincinnati Reds trade Jonathan India to Kansas City Royals for pitcher Brady Singer
The Reds move their former Rookie of the Year to address their rotation. The 2017 University of Florida baseball program brought home the first College World Series title in school history, and did so on the backs of future Cincinnati Reds Jonathan India and Mark Koloszvary. While the position player group on that roster was stellar, they also featured a trio of arms who would … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds trade Jonathan India to Kansas City Royals for pitcher Brady Singer
Position players who just feel like they’d be Reds targets this winter
Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images A Friday List! Nick Martinez will wear a Cincinnati Reds uniform for at least a decent portion of the 2025 season. That’s now a fact, as he became the lone MLB player this winter who was given a Qualifying Offer from his 2024 club and chose to accept. He’ll earn a hefty, yet deserved $21.05 million for the 2025 season. While that’s … [Read more...] about Position players who just feel like they’d be Reds targets this winter
Cincinnati Reds add Luis Mey, Tyler Callihan to 40-man roster ahead of Rule 5 Draft
Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images These guys? They’re not going elsewhere! Luis Mey has been busy throwing 103 mph heaters past anyone and everyone he’s faced so far for the Glendale Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League. He’s so far surrendered a lone hit and a pair of walks against 8 strikeouts in 8.2 IP of work, and he’s racked up 6 saves in the … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds add Luis Mey, Tyler Callihan to 40-man roster ahead of Rule 5 Draft