Plantar fasciitis sidelined Jonathan India last summer, and the injury is still impacting the Reds infielder’s availability as Spring Training begins. Manager David Bell told the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Charlie Goldsmith and other reporters that India isn’t slated to appear in a game until March 7 or 8, as India’s plantar fasciitis tore during the offseason and is still causing … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: India, Ashby, Santana, Pirates
Reds, Mike Ford Agree To Minor League Deal
TODAY: The Reds officially announced their deal with Ford, and MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon (via X) has the contractual details. Ford will earn $1.3MM if he makes the big league roster, and another $125K is available in bonus money. Ford can opt out of his contract on March 23 if he hasn’t been promised a spot on the Opening Day roster. FEBRUARY 23: The Reds have agreed to a minor … [Read more...] about Reds, Mike Ford Agree To Minor League Deal
Reds Sign Tony Kemp To Minor League Deal
The Reds have signed infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp to a minor league deal, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. The Ballengee Group client also receives an invite to big league camp. Kemp, 32, is coming off a down year with the Athletics. He walked more than he struck out, 10.5% rate to 9.5%, but didn’t do much damage when he put the ball in play. He slashed just … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Tony Kemp To Minor League Deal
Reds Open To Post-Playing Role For Joey Votto
First baseman Joey Votto has spent his entire career with the Reds but is currently a free agent. The club declined their $20MM option for his services in 2024, opting for the $7MM buyout instead, sending him to the open market for the first time in his career. Votto is hoping to continue playing this year, but it seems he’ll have to don a new uniform in order to do so. … [Read more...] about Reds Open To Post-Playing Role For Joey Votto
Mariners Claim Levi Stoudt, Designate Canaan Smith-Njigba
The Mariners announced that right-hander Levi Stoudt has been claimed off waivers from the Reds. To create 40-man roster space, Seattle designated outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba for assignment. The move is a bit of a homecoming for Stoudt, who returns to the organization that made him a third-round pick in the 2019 draft. Stoudt was one of the four prospects the Mariners … [Read more...] about Mariners Claim Levi Stoudt, Designate Canaan Smith-Njigba