The Reds announced today that right-hander Hunter Strickland has been released. Strickland was one of several veterans who can opt out of their minor league deals today, and it seems the Reds have decided he won’t make the club. Strickland, 34, had his best years with the Giants earlier in his career, but has gone into journeyman mode of late. Over the past four seasons, he’s … [Read more...] about Reds Release Hunter Strickland
Joey Votto May Begin Season On Injured List
Longtime Reds first baseman Joey Votto could begin the season on the injured list, as Votto himself told reporters including Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer. The Reds plan to defer to Votto’s judgment on whether or not he’s ready for Opening Day, according to Nightengale, with a decision possibly waiting until Opening Day rosters are due Thursday morning. Votto, … [Read more...] about Joey Votto May Begin Season On Injured List
Reds Release Chad Pinder
The Reds announced Friday that they’ve released veteran infielder/outfielder Chad Pinder, who’d been in camp on a minor league deal. Cincinnati also reassigned righty Chase Anderson and infielder/outfielder Matt Reynolds to minor league camp. Left-hander Brandon Williamson has been optioned to Triple-A Louisville. Pinder had an opt-out in his minor league contract tomorrow. … [Read more...] about Reds Release Chad Pinder
Reds’ Luke Weaver, Lucas Sims Expected To Open Season On Injured List
The Reds are likely to be without two important pitchers early in the season. Manager David Bell informed the media yesterday that fourth starter Luke Weaver and presumptive high-leverage reliever Lucas Sims are each likely to open the year on the 15-day injured list (via Mark Sheldon of MLB.com). Weaver experienced some forearm discomfort last week. The Reds don’t seem overly … [Read more...] about Reds’ Luke Weaver, Lucas Sims Expected To Open Season On Injured List
Veterans With Upcoming Opt-Outs On Minor League Deals
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement just over a year ago, and one of the provisions in that CBA is uniform opt-out opportunities for Article XX(B) free agents on minor league deals. An Article XX(B) free agent is one with at least six years of service time who finished the previous season on a major league roster … [Read more...] about Veterans With Upcoming Opt-Outs On Minor League Deals