The Reds almost made the playoffs last year as they promoted several exciting prospects and seemed to firmly end their rebuilding period. They added to that foundation this offseason by spreading money around to several free agents. Major League Signings 1B/3B Jeimer Candelario: Three years, $45MM (including buyout of 2027 club option) RHP Nick Martínez: Two years, $26MM … [Read more...] about Offseason In Review: Cincinnati Reds
Reds Sign Justin Wilson To Major League Deal
3:00pm: The Reds have now officially announced Wilson’s signing. 12:50pm: The Reds and left-hander Justin Wilson are in agreement on a major league deal, per Robert Murray of FanSided. It comes with a $1.5MM salary and $1MM of incentives for the ACES client, per MLBTR’s Steve Adams. It has previously been noted by Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer that Wilson was in … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Justin Wilson To Major League Deal
Bill Plummer Passes Away
Former major league catcher and manager Bill Plummer passed away this week, according to a report from The Associated Press. He was 76. A Northern California native, Plummer entered the professional ranks in 1965 as an amateur signee of the Cardinals. He was plucked away by the Cubs in the Rule 5 draft three years later. Plummer made a brief big league debut with Chicago before … [Read more...] about Bill Plummer Passes Away
MLBTR Podcast: Injured Pitchers, Brayan Bello’s Extension, Mookie At Shortstop And J.D. Davis
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… Injuries to pitchers such … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Injured Pitchers, Brayan Bello’s Extension, Mookie At Shortstop And J.D. Davis
Noelvi Marte Receives 80-Game Suspension After Positive PED Test
The MLB commissioner’s office announced today that Reds infielder Noelvi Marte has received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Boldenone, a banned performance enhancing substance. “The Reds fully support Major League Baseball’s drug policy and its penalties,” the club said in a statement. “We will have no further comment.” Marte will be on the … [Read more...] about Noelvi Marte Receives 80-Game Suspension After Positive PED Test