Catcher Austin Wynns passed through waivers unclaimed and has accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville, per C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic on X. The backstop had been designated for assignment by the Reds earlier this week. Wynns, 33, signed a split deal with the Reds in the offseason that pays him a $900K salary while in the majors and $300K in the minors. … [Read more...] about Austin Wynns Accepts Outright Assignment With Reds
GM: Reds Have Yet To Commit To Deadline Strategy
The Reds entered the 2024 season as hopeful contenders but find themselves five games under .500 and 10.5 games back of the Brewers for the division lead in the National League Central. It’s certainly not how they drew things up, but the tightly bunched NL Wild Card picture still leaves Cincinnati with some legitimate playoff aspirations. The Reds are only four games back of … [Read more...] about GM: Reds Have Yet To Commit To Deadline Strategy
Reds Designate Austin Wynns For Assignment
The Reds announced that catcher Tyler Stephenson has been reinstated from the family medical emergency list, with fellow backstop Austin Wynns designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Wynns was selected to the roster on Friday as Stephenson went on the paternity list. Stints on the paternity list come with a maximum of three days but Stephenson stayed away from the … [Read more...] about Reds Designate Austin Wynns For Assignment
Reds Outright Peyton Burdick
The Reds have sent outfielder Peyton Burdick outright to Triple-A Louisville, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week. Burdick, now 27, showed some big promise early on in his professional career but has been struck out more and more as he has climbed the minor league ladder and reached … [Read more...] about Reds Outright Peyton Burdick
Reds Place Nick Lodolo On Injured List, Recall Yosver Zulueta For MLB Debut
The Reds announced Tuesday that they’ve placed lefty Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list due to a blister on his left index finger and recalled righty Yosver Zulueta in his place. If Zulueta gets into a game, he’ll be making his MLB debut. Francys Romero first reported early this morning that Zulueta was being called up for his debut. The 26-year-old Lodolo’s IL placement is … [Read more...] about Reds Place Nick Lodolo On Injured List, Recall Yosver Zulueta For MLB Debut