6:29pm: It’s a $1.175MM guarantee, reports Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. There’s an additional $25K bonus attainable if Maile appears in 80 games next season. 4:25pm: The Reds announced they’ve signed catcher Luke Maile to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal have not yet been reported. Maile is a client of Meister Sports Management. Cincinnati’s … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Luke Maile
Aristides Aquino Signs With NPB’s Chunichi Dragons
10:30 AM: Hector Gomez of Z101 Digital adds that Aquino’s deal is one-year, $1.2MM with an additional $300K of possible incentives. 10:20 AM: Outfielder Aristides Aquino has signed with the Chunichi Dragons of Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network. It’s Aquino’s first stint overseas, who had previously spent parts of the last five seasons with … [Read more...] about Aristides Aquino Signs With NPB’s Chunichi Dragons
Reds, Tucker Barnhart Have Discussed Reunion
The Reds and catcher Tucker Barnhart have discussed the possibility of him returning to Cincinnati, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Barnhart, of course, has spent the vast majority of his career in the Reds’ organization, having been drafted by them back in 2009. He made it to the big leagues in 2014 and stayed with the team through the end of the 2021 campaign. The club … [Read more...] about Reds, Tucker Barnhart Have Discussed Reunion
Nick Senzel Undergoes Toe Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training
Reds outfielder Nick Senzel underwent surgery to repair a fractured toe on his left foot last week, reports Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. He’s expected to be ready for Spring Training, but it looks as if his offseason routine could be impacted to some extent. Senzel fractured the toe after he crashed into the outfield wall in pursuit of a fly ball in September. … [Read more...] about Nick Senzel Undergoes Toe Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Spring Training
Minor MLB Transactions: 11/19/22
Catching up on some minor league moves from around the sport… The Red Sox outrighted catcher/infielder Caleb Hamilton to Triple-A, MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reports (Twitter link). Boston claimed Hamilton off waivers from the Twins last month, and designated him for assignment earlier this week. A 23rd-round pick for the Twins in the 2016 draft, Hamilton has spent his … [Read more...] about Minor MLB Transactions: 11/19/22