The Reds are calling up another of their top prospects, as FanSided’s Robert Murray (via Twitter) reports that Christian Encarnacion-Strand is on his way to the majors. The club may have to make multiple corresponding moves before Monday’s game, as Encarnacion-Strand isn’t yet on the 40-man roster. A fourth-round pick for the Twins in the 2021 draft, “CES” has done nothing but … [Read more...] about Reds To Promote Christian Encarnacion-Strand
Reds Agree To Terms With First-Round Pick Rhett Lowder
The Reds have agreed to terms with first round pick Rhett Lowder, tweets Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer. He’ll receive a $5.7MM bonus that comes in below the $6.28MM slot value of the seventh overall selection. Lowder becomes the first top ten pick of the class to agree to terms. The Wake Forest right-hander appeared among the back half of the top 10 on pre-draft … [Read more...] about Reds Agree To Terms With First-Round Pick Rhett Lowder
The Reds’ Less Heralded Breakout Rookie
The Reds are MLB’s most surprising first-place team heading into the All-Star Break. Cincinnati is nine games above .500 and a game clear of the Brewers in the NL Central. They’re 24-12 since the start of June, largely thanks to an influx of rookie talent. Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain have gotten plenty of attention, while Andrew Abbott has quickly ascended to the role of … [Read more...] about The Reds’ Less Heralded Breakout Rookie
Reds Outright Henry Ramos, Ricky Karcher
The Reds announced that both outfielder Henry Ramos and right-hander Ricky Karcher cleared waivers and were outrighted to Triple-A Louisville. Both players had been designated for assignment in the past week. Ramos, 31, has had tremendous results at the plate in Triple-A but hasn’t yet put it together in the big leagues. He’s hit .299/.356/.481 in 400 games at the top minor … [Read more...] about Reds Outright Henry Ramos, Ricky Karcher
Reds Outright Michael Mariot
The Reds sent right-hander Michael Mariot outright to Triple-A Louisville, according to his transaction log at MLB.com. That suggests he went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment over the weekend. Mariot had an exceedingly brief stay on the Cincinnati roster. The Reds selected his contract on Saturday and carried him for one game. He didn’t pitch and was … [Read more...] about Reds Outright Michael Mariot