GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Reliever Scott Barlow has signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds, which includes a club option for the 2026 season. The Reds announced the signing on Thursday. To make room on the roster, right-hander Julian Aguiar—who is recovering from Tommy John surgery performed last October—was placed on the 60-day injured … Read more
With Spring Training approaching, the San Francisco Giants may still be looking to strengthen their roster before the season begins. So far, their offseason has been underwhelming. While they’ve made some notable additions, they also lost a key player in Blake Snell. It’s unclear what direction the franchise is heading. Despite having financial flexibility, they … Read more
So, this is what “a little bit” of payroll flexibility gets you in today’s MLB market. Just two weeks after renegotiating their local TV deal, which provided a payroll boost, the Cincinnati Reds reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder Austin Hays on a one-year, $5 million contract, pending a physical, a source confirmed Tuesday. Hays, … Read more
Elly De La Cruz had an impressive 2024 season for the Reds, posting a .259/.339/.471 slash line with 71 extra-base hits and leading the league with 697 stolen bases. However, he also topped the league with 218 strikeouts and committed 29 errors. Reds broadcaster Jeff Brantley appeared on Mo Egger’s show on ESPN 1530 this … Read more
The Philadelphia Phillies have already seen one of their key relievers depart this offseason, with Jeff Hoffman signing a three-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays. Now, another prominent bullpen arm, Carlos Estevez, appears to be on the verge of leaving as well. Acquired from the Los Angeles Angels ahead of last July’s trade deadline, … Read more
The Cincinnati Reds are bringing back left-handed reliever Alex Young for the 2025 season. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Young is signing a minor league deal and receiving an invitation to big league spring training. Young debuted in the majors in 2019 with the Arizona Diamondbacks and remained with the team … Read more
Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder is reportedly transitioning to college sports, but not for baseball. Thompson, 26, is enrolling at the University of South Alabama, where he will join the Jaguars football team as a walk-on, according to Creg Stephenson Though Thompson has not officially announced his retirement from baseball, he teased a new direction by … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up to defend their World Series title and have taken steps to strengthen their roster. As part of their moves, they agreed to a trade with the Cincinnati Reds, acquiring rookie Mike Sirota in exchange for second baseman Gavin Lux. Lux’s decade-long tenure with the Dodgers comes to an … Read more
The Cincinnati Reds have signed left-handed pitcher Drew Parrish to a minor league contract. Parrish spent the 2024 season with the Atlanta Braves organization, appearing in 27 games at Double-A and two at Triple-A. A former 8th-round draft pick from Florida State by the Kansas City Royals in 2019, Parrish progressed through their farm system … Read more
The Cincinnati Reds reached agreements with all eight of their arbitration-eligible players before Thursday’s deadline, including key relievers Alexis Díaz and Sam Moll. However, late Thursday, MLB insider Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Reds are showing interest in former Los Angeles Angels closer Carlos Estévez. Although the free-agent relief market … Read more
