The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Rays’ stadium plans … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The Rays’ Stadium Plans, Diamond Sports, And Some Offseason Rumors
Reds Notes: Martinez, Offseason, De La Cruz
Nick Martinez accepted the Reds’ $21.05MM qualifying offer this week, making him the lone player of the 13 who received a QO to accept that one-year deal. The two parties talked about a potential multi-year deal before the 34-year-old righty accepted, and while talks on a multi-year deal are reportedly on hold for now, Martinez suggested that he’s still open to such an … [Read more...] about Reds Notes: Martinez, Offseason, De La Cruz
Reds Select Tyler Callihan, Luis Mey
The Reds announced that they have selected infielder/outfielder Tyler Callihan and right-hander Luis Mey to their 40-man roster, protecting both players from being selected in next month’s Rule 5 draft. The 40-man roster count climbs to 39. Callihan, 25 in June, was a third-round pick of the Reds in 2019. Due to the pandemic and Tommy John surgery in 2021, he didn’t play much … [Read more...] about Reds Select Tyler Callihan, Luis Mey
Reds COO: Payroll To Be “At Or Above 2024” Level
The Reds recently severed ties with Diamond Sports Group and will go into 2025 with MLB handling their broadcasts. The club’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer Doug Healy spoke with Mark Sheldon of MLB.com about all the changes, most notably stating that there’s no payroll reduction coming. “We will maintain payroll levels at or above 2024,” Healy said. “And … [Read more...] about Reds COO: Payroll To Be “At Or Above 2024” Level
Nick Martinez To Accept Qualifying Offer From Reds
Veteran right-hander Nick Martinez is accepting the Qualifying Offer from the Reds, according to a report from Francys Romero. Martinez will remain with Cincinnati for the 2025 season on a one-year, $21.05MM deal. Martinez, 34, was a somewhat surprising recipient of the QO after a strong inaugural season with the Reds. The right-hander joined the club on a two-year, $26MM … [Read more...] about Nick Martinez To Accept Qualifying Offer From Reds