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The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract extension with catcher Jose Trevino, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. After an injury to Tyler Stephenson in spring training, the newly extended Trevino will serve as the team’s starter until Stephenson returns. Trevino, who the Reds acquired from the New York Yankees in December in exchange for … [Read more...] about Report: Reds, Jose Trevino Agree to Three-Year Contract Extension

Rumors swirled in the offseason about the Reds moving 27-year-old right-hander Graham Ashcraft to the bullpen. His career 4.91 ERA as a starter and the plethora of starting pitching talent on the Reds made Ashcraft the odd man out. He has seemingly received another opportunity this spring as he has made five appearances so far, all starts. Unfortunately, Ashcraft has struggled … [Read more...] about Graham Ashcraft’s Massive Spring Training Struggles

We are halfway through the beautiful month of March, and spring training is at an all-time high. The training wheels are starting to fall off as teams gear toward the start of the 2025 regular season. Now is a good time to check out who on the Cincinnati Reds have stood out so far. Elly De La Cruz No surprises here. Elly De La Cruz is slashing .448/.543/.926, for a 1.405 OPS. … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds Spring Training Standouts

The Cincinnati Reds received a setback on Friday as catcher Tyler Stephenson was placed on the 10-day injured list with a low-grade internal left oblique strain. Manager Terry Francona didn’t provide a specific timeline for Stephenson’s return but admitted that he’s unlikely to be ready for Opening Day. “That’s a stretch,” Francona said. “We really need to stay away from … [Read more...] about Reds Lose Tyler Stephenson to Injured List Ahead of Opening Day

Spencer Steer, the Cincinnati Reds‘ projected starting left fielder for 2025, is one of the most intriguing players in the league. His versatility, plate discipline, and speed make him an interesting player to look out for in 2025. Spencer Steer: The Reds’ Everyman Steer’s Offense Debuting in 2022, when he played 28 games, Steer burst onto the scene in 2023, where he slashed … [Read more...] about Reds’ Swiss Army Knife Poised to Play Significant Role This Season