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 Steve Adams and Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The 2025 … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Offseason Preview Megapod: Top Trade Candidates
Reds Decline Options On Brent Suter, Scott Barlow, Austin Hays
The Reds announced that they have turned down three contract options. Outfielder Austin Hays had a $12MM mutual option on his deal but the club has declined that in favor of giving him a $1MM buyout. Right-hander Scott Barlow receives a $1MM buyout instead of a $6.5MM club option. Left-hander Brent Suter gets a $250K buyout instead of a $3MM club option. All three players are … [Read more...] about Reds Decline Options On Brent Suter, Scott Barlow, Austin Hays
Reds Sign Keegan Thompson
The Reds announced that they have signed Keegan Thompson to a one-year contract. It is a Major League deal for the 30-year-old right-hander, and Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer specifies the contract is a split deal that will pay Thompson $1.3MM for his time in the majors. Another $100K in incentive bonuses is also available in the contract. A career Cub since … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Keegan Thompson
Rays Acquire Ryan Vilade From Reds
The Rays are acquiring outfielder Ryan Vilade from the Reds, according to a team announcement. Tampa is sending cash considerations to Cincinnati in exchange for Vilade’s services. Vilade, 27 in February, joins the Rays following a season where he split time between the Cardinals and Reds organizations. He signed a minor league deal with St. Louis all the way back in December, … [Read more...] about Rays Acquire Ryan Vilade From Reds
Reds Outright Santiago Espinal
The Reds announced today that infielder Santiago Espinal has been sent outright to Triple-A Louisville. That indicates he cleared waivers in recent days. He has the right to elect free agency and will presumably do so in the coming days. It’s common for clubs to clear roster space at this time of year. The offseason will begin in the coming days, which means the injured list … [Read more...] about Reds Outright Santiago Espinal