The Reds announced a series of roster moves today, selecting right-hander Ben Lively and recalling fellow righty Kevin Herget. In corresponding moves, righty Luis Cessa was designated for assignment and left-hander Reiver Sanmartin was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow stress reaction, retroactive to Monday. Additionally, infielder Matt Reynolds, who was … [Read more...] about Reds Designate Luis Cessa, Select Ben Lively
The Reds Should Expand Their Youth Movement Even Further
The Reds entered the 2023 season with a trio of young starters — Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Graham Ashcraft — headlining their rotation, as well as a rookie third baseman (Spencer Steer) and a closer entering just his second big league season (Alexis Diaz). None of that quintet had more than a year of Major League service time. Ashcraft and Steer both had less than one full … [Read more...] about The Reds Should Expand Their Youth Movement Even Further
Reds Claim Franklin German From White Sox
The Reds announced that they have claimed right-hander Franklin German off waivers from the White Sox and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville. The Sox had designated him for assignment last week. The Reds already had a vacancy on their 40-man roster after designating Matt Reynolds for assignment on the weekend and won’t need to make a corresponding move for German. German, 25, … [Read more...] about Reds Claim Franklin German From White Sox
Reds Activate Wil Myers, DFA Matt Reynolds
The Reds announced they’ve activated Wil Myers from the injured list and designated infielder Matt Reynolds for assignment. It’ll be the minimum time possible on the IL for Myers, who went on the IL due to neck spasms last month. The veteran signed a one-year, $7.5MM deal with the Reds this winter, but has struggled to a .222/.292/.321 line with two home runs through his first … [Read more...] about Reds Activate Wil Myers, DFA Matt Reynolds
Matt Harvey Announces Retirement
Former All-Star right-hander Matt Harvey took to instagram this morning to announce his retirement. “I have to say this is my time to say thank you, and goodbye.” Harvey writes, “To the fans, and most importantly the NY Mets fans: you made a dream come true for me. A dream I could have never thought to come true. Who would have thought a kid from Mystic, CT would be able to … [Read more...] about Matt Harvey Announces Retirement