The Rays are known to be listening to offers on second baseman Brandon Lowe, whose $11.5MM club option was picked up by the team at the start of the offseason. Lowe will be a free agent next winter. The Pirates have inquired about Lowe, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, and the Reds have also discussed the slugging second baseman, per Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The … [Read more...] about Pirates, Reds Among Teams Interested In Brandon Lowe
2025 Rule 5 Draft Results
The 2025 Rule 5 draft is taking place this afternoon at the Winter Meetings in Orlando. This post will be updated with the results as they come in. As a refresher, the Rule 5 draft is a way for players potentially talented enough for the big leagues but blocked by their current clubs to find opportunities elsewhere. Any players that were 18 and under at the time of their … [Read more...] about 2025 Rule 5 Draft Results
Royals, Reds Among Teams With Interest In Jake Meyers
The Astros are known to have made center fielder Jake Meyers available in trade conversations as they pursue starting pitching. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports that the Reds, Royals, Dodgers and White Sox are among the clubs that have shown interest. Meyers, 29, is an excellent defender who is coming off the best season of his career at the plate. He hit .292/.354/.373 with … [Read more...] about Royals, Reds Among Teams With Interest In Jake Meyers
Reds To Re-Sign Emilio Pagán
The Reds are reportedly bringing back closer Emilio Pagán on a two-year, $20MM contract. The deal, which is pending a physical, allows the Ballengee Group client to opt out after next season. Cincinnati’s 40-man roster count will climb to 39 once the signing is finalized. Pagán returns on another two-year deal after one of the best seasons of his career. The Reds surprisingly … [Read more...] about Reds To Re-Sign Emilio Pagán
Latest On Kyle Schwarber’s Market
The Reds remain in the market for Kyle Schwarber, writes Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. That has been a frequent connection because Schwarber grew up a Reds fan not far outside Cincinnati. The club also needs to add an impact bat, though it remains to be seen if they’re willing to make a competitive offer. Cincinnati finished 14th in MLB in scoring despite playing in one of the … [Read more...] about Latest On Kyle Schwarber’s Market