The second White Sox rebuild of the past decade has stripped the roster of nearly all its notable veterans, but center fielder Luis Robert Jr. stands as a holdover from the team’s brief two-year run as a playoff club and a still-prominent trade candidate. Had Robert enjoyed a healthy 2024 campaign he’d likely already be gone, because at his best (e.g. 2023), he’s proven to be a … [Read more...] about White Sox Discussed Luis Robert With Reds, Giants; Trade Before Spring Training Seen As Unlikely
Reds Designate Casey Legumina For Assignment
The Reds announced that right-hander Casey Legumina has been designated for assignment. That’s the corresponding move to open a roster spot for outfielder Austin Hays, whose one-year deal is now official. Legumina, 28 in June, has had a limited role with the Reds over the past two seasons. He logged a combined 22 innings over the 2023 and 2024 campaigns, allowing 17 earned … [Read more...] about Reds Designate Casey Legumina For Assignment
Krall: Reds Likely To Open Camp With Current Roster
The Reds have added $11MM to their payroll within the past two days. They signed outfielder Austin Hays to a one-year deal with a mutual option and assumed $6MM of the $12MM remaining on Taylor Rogers’ contract. They also inked veteran southpaw Wade Miley to a minor league deal that’d come with a $2.5MM base salary if he breaks camp. It seems that’ll settle the roster going … [Read more...] about Krall: Reds Likely To Open Camp With Current Roster
Reds To Sign Joe La Sorsa To Minor League Deal
The Reds and left-hander Joe La Sorsa are in agreement on a minor league deal with an invite to major league spring training, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. The southpaw will make the league minimum $780K in the majors and $180K in the minors. La Sorsa, 27 in April, had a very brief stay on the open market. The Nationals designated him for assignment and then put him on … [Read more...] about Reds To Sign Joe La Sorsa To Minor League Deal
Reds Re-Sign Ian Gibaut To Minor League Deal
The Reds brought back reliever Ian Gibaut on a minor league contract, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. The Wasserman client will be in major league camp as a non-roster invitee. Gibaut, 31, has been with Cincinnati for the past two-plus seasons. The Reds claimed him off waivers from the Dodgers halfway through the 2022 campaign. The righty turned in a 4.67 earned run average … [Read more...] about Reds Re-Sign Ian Gibaut To Minor League Deal