The Reds’ search for starting pitching help has resulted in deals with Frankie Montas and Nick Martinez, while the team has been linked to several other pitchers who either remain available (in trades or in free agency) or have since landed elsewhere. MLB.com’s Mark Sheldon reports that one of those now-signed pitching targets included Wade Miley, as Cincinnati had some talks … [Read more...] about NL Notes: Miley, Reds, Mets, Marte, Brewers, Junk
Reds To Sign Frankie Montas
The Reds have agreed to a deal with free agent righty Frankie Montas, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post (links to X). Heyman reported that Montas would receive somewhere in the range of $15MM-$16MM on the one-year deal, and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale adds that the salary is indeed $16MM. Montas is represented by the Boras Corporation. With Nick Martinez signed to … [Read more...] about Reds To Sign Frankie Montas
Reds Re-Sign Buck Farmer, Designate Bubba Thompson
The Reds announced they’ve signed reliever Buck Farmer to a one-year deal. Outfielder Bubba Thompson was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Farmer, an Excel Sports Management client, is guaranteed $2.25MM, reports Mark Sheldon of MLB.com (on X). Ari Alexander of KPRC2 adds that the deal includes incentives that could take the total to $2.6MM. It’s … [Read more...] about Reds Re-Sign Buck Farmer, Designate Bubba Thompson
Latest On Clubs’ Interest In Yariel Rodriguez
December 28: ESPN’s Enrique Rojas reports (on X) that Boston, Pittsburgh and Toronto have all shown interest in Rodriguez as a starter. Cincinnati, San Diego and the Yankees prefer the right-hander in a relief role. Rojas indicates that Rodriguez prefers to start, although there’s no indication he has officially ruled out any teams targeting him in a bullpen capacity. December … [Read more...] about Latest On Clubs’ Interest In Yariel Rodriguez
Reds, Brett Kennedy Agree To Minor League Deal
Right-hander Brett Kennedy has returned to the Reds on a minor league contract, according to the transaction tracker at MLB.com. He had elected free agency within a few days of the end of the regular season. Kennedy, 29, made five big league appearances for Cincinnati last season. He started two of those games, tossing 18 innings of 13-run ball. It was the Fordham product’s … [Read more...] about Reds, Brett Kennedy Agree To Minor League Deal