Former top prospect and two-time World Series champion Gavin Lux was brought over to the Cincinnati Reds on a one-year, $3.325 million contract. He has performed essentially as expected, while handling a true utility role for the first time in his career. With the second half of the season well underway and the Reds looking for a postseason push, Gavin Lux is in the midst of … [Read more...] about Reds Will Need to Decide on Re-Signing Former Top Prospect Outfielder
MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals
The 2025 MLB trade deadline exploded with blockbuster trades and last-minute deals, closing at 6 p.m. ET on July 31. Consequently, fans and insiders buzzed with excitement. Ken Rosenthal called it “a wild, wild day,” highlighting the fast-paced transactions reshaping rosters. Similarly, Jeff Passan noted “a deadline defined by surprises,” emphasizing the unexpected high-profile … [Read more...] about MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals
Miguel Andujar to the Reds: Full Trade Breakdown
For their third and final trade of this year’s trade deadline, the Cincinnati Reds have acquired LF/3B/DH Miguel Andujar from the Athletics. They are sending RHP Kenya Huggins to the Athletics in return. Jul 30, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics third baseman Miguel Andujar (22) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during … [Read more...] about Miguel Andujar to the Reds: Full Trade Breakdown
Ke’Bryan Hayes to the Reds: Full Trade Breakdown and Fit
In a surprise trade to kick off their trade deadline, the Cincinnati Reds have swung a trade for third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes in exchange for LHP Taylor Rogers, minor league infield prospect Sammy Stafura, and cash considerations. May 21, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Taylor Rogers (55) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the … [Read more...] about Ke’Bryan Hayes to the Reds: Full Trade Breakdown and Fit
Zack Littell to the Reds: Full Trade Breakdown
Mere minutes after a gritty 5-2 win over the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday night, the Cincinnati Reds made a trade to acquire Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Zack Littell. Cincinnati is sending minor league pitchers Adam Serwinowski and Brian Van Belle to Tampa in return. May 28, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zack Littell (52) … [Read more...] about Zack Littell to the Reds: Full Trade Breakdown