MLB Trade Rumors

The Phillies have acquired left-hander Tyler Gilbert from the Reds, reports Matt Gelb of The Athletic on X. Since Gelb uses the word “purchased,” it seems the Reds will receive cash considerations in return. The southpaw wasn’t on the Reds’ 40-man roster and therefore won’t need a roster spot with the Phillies. Gilbert, 30, signed a minor league deal with the Reds in the … [Read more...] about Phillies Acquire Tyler Gilbert From Reds

Reds reliever Ian Gibaut underwent an anterior interosseous nerve (AIN) release procedure this week, manager David Bell tells Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer (X link). An exact timetable for his return to the mound isn’t clear, with Bell only indicating that the hope is for Gibaut to return at some point this season. Bell had already stated earlier in the week that … [Read more...] about Reds’ Ian Gibaut Undergoes AIN Release Procedure

2:40pm: Encarnacion-Strand is going to miss a month to six weeks, manager David Bell tells Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer. 2:15pm: Ford’s deal is worth $1.3MM plus incentives, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Assuming that’s prorated, he’ll make just over $1MM for the rest of the year. 1:35pm: The Reds announced Ford’s signing and the corresponding moves. … [Read more...] about Reds Re-Sign Mike Ford To Major League Deal

The Cubs acquired minor league right-hander Jake Wong from the Reds late last week, according to the transaction log at MLB.com. He is not on the 40-man roster. The 27-year-old made his organizational debut with Double-A Tennessee. Wong entered the professional ranks as a third-round pick of the Giants in 2018. Cincinnati acquired him as the player to be named later in an … [Read more...] about Cubs Acquire Jake Wong From Reds

The Brewers announced a handful of roster moves prior to this afternoon’s game against the Cubs, most notably of which saw the club place outfielder Joey Wiemer on the 10-day injured list with left knee discomfort. Infielder Andruw Monasterio was called up to replace Wiemer on the roster. What once appeared to be a glut of outfield talent has quickly evaporated due to injuries … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Brewers, Middleton, Friedl