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
Reds Showing Interest In Josh Naylor, Lane Thomas
“The Reds have kicked the tires on” Josh Naylor and Lane Thomas in trade talks with the Guardians, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. The Guards are known to be open to offers for either player, though there isn’t any indication that a deal with the Reds or anyone is particularly close. Wittenmyer’s use of the “kicked the tires” phrasing might hint … [Read more...] about Reds Showing Interest In Josh Naylor, Lane Thomas
Reds Among Teams Interested In Luis Robert Jr.
Apart from Garrett Crochet, Luis Robert Jr. is the biggest trade chip the White Sox have on offer as the club looks to continue its rebuilding process. Though 2024 was another injury-marred season for Robert, Sox GM Chris Getz told the Chicago Sun-Times’ Daryl Van Schouwen (multiple links) and other reporters that his team has “gotten a lot of interest” in Robert’s services … [Read more...] about Reds Among Teams Interested In Luis Robert Jr.