The Reds announced they’ve designated Roansy Contreras for assignment. The move opens the necessary 40-man roster spot for Gavin Lux, whose acquisition from the Dodgers is now official. Contreras hasn’t spent much time with the Reds. Cincinnati grabbed him off waivers from the Rangers a couple weeks ago. Texas had just claimed him from the Angels a month before that. The … [Read more...] about Reds Designate Roansy Contreras For Assignment
Blue Jays Showed “Strong Interest” In Gleyber Torres
The Blue Jays showed “strong interest” in second baseman Gleyber Torres early in his free agency, per a report from Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Petzold goes on to report that the Giants, Reds, and Guardians were among the teams to show interest in Torres before he signed with the Tigers. Alex Speier of the Boston Globe previously reported that the Red Sox showed … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Showed “Strong Interest” In Gleyber Torres
Reds, Bryan Shaw Agree To Minor League Deal
The Reds have agreed to a minor league deal with free agent reliever Bryan Shaw, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Shaw, a client of CAA, will reunite with former Cleveland skipper Terry Francona in Cincinnati and head to major league camp in spring training, where he’ll compete for a bullpen spot. The 37-year-old Shaw has pitched in the majors in each of the past 14 seasons, … [Read more...] about Reds, Bryan Shaw Agree To Minor League Deal
Yankees, Reds Swap Jose Trevino For Fernando Cruz
The Yankees and Reds finalized a trade on Friday night that sends catcher Jose Trevino to Cincinnati for reliever Fernando Cruz and non-roster catcher Alex Jackson. Trevino is on the move for the second time in his career. The Yankees landed him from the Rangers shortly after Opening Day 2022 in a deal that sent reliever Albert Abreu to Arlington. That was a win for the New … [Read more...] about Yankees, Reds Swap Jose Trevino For Fernando Cruz
Reds Claim Roansy Contreras
The Reds claimed right-hander Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Rangers on Thursday, per announcements from both clubs. Texas had designated him for assignment last week. Cincinnati had a pair of vacancies on its 40-man roster, so a corresponding move isn’t necessary. Contreras, still just 25, will join his second organization of the offseason and third of the past calendar … [Read more...] about Reds Claim Roansy Contreras