Right-hander Nick Martinez is putting the finishing touches on a terrific first season with the Reds, having thus far compiled 134 1/3 innings of 3.22 ERA ball with a 20.8% strikeout rate and superlative 3.3% walk rate. He’s signed through the 2025 season and slated to earn $12MM next season but has the right to opt out of the second season of his two-year, $26MM contract and … [Read more...] about Nick Martinez Open To Staying In Cincinnati, Undecided On Opt-Out Clause
Reds Fire David Bell
The Reds announced that they have parted ways with manager David Bell. Bench coach Freddie Benavides will act as the club’s interim manager for the remainder of the season. In a statement released to the media, president of baseball operations Nick Krall said that “David provided the kind of steadiness that we needed in our clubhouse over the last few seasons. We felt a … [Read more...] about Reds Fire David Bell
Reds Activate Hunter Greene, DFA Alan Busenitz
The Reds announced this morning that they’ve activated right-hander Hunter Greene from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start against the Pirates later today. Right-hander Alan Busenitz was designated for assignment in order to clear a roster spot for Greene. The club’s 40-man roster now stands at 39. Greene, 25, signed a six-year extension with the Reds in April … [Read more...] about Reds Activate Hunter Greene, DFA Alan Busenitz
Reds Select Alan Busenitz
The Reds announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Alan Busenitz. Left-hander Brandon Leibrandt was optioned in a corresponding active roster move. The club already had a 40-man roster vacancy. Cincinnati got stomped by Atlanta yesterday, eventually losing 15-3. Starter Julian Aguiar allowed seven of those runs, lasting four innings. After Yosver Zulueta … [Read more...] about Reds Select Alan Busenitz
Brandon Williamson To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson has informed reporters that he has a full tear of his ulnar collateral ligament and will require Tommy John surgery. He will miss the remainder of this season and likely all of 2025 as well. Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer was among those who relayed the message on X. The news is disappointing but not surprising. Williamson had … [Read more...] about Brandon Williamson To Undergo Tommy John Surgery