The Reds declined their club option on franchise icon Joey Votto yesterday. In a statement from GM Nick Krall yesterday on the move, he emphasized that he didn’t believe that the necessary at-bats would be available to Votto in 2024 for him to remain with the team, seemingly indicating that the odds of the sides getting together on a smaller deal were remote. That being said, … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Votto, Canha, Montgomery
Reds Decline Club Options On Joey Votto, Curt Casali
The Reds announced that they have declined their club options on first baseman Joey Votto and catcher Curt Casali for the 2024 season. Votto will receive a $7MM buyout instead of the $20MM he would’ve received in 2024 salary, while Casali will receive a $750K buyout since the Reds turned down their end of a $4MM mutual option. President of baseball options Nick Krall released … [Read more...] about Reds Decline Club Options On Joey Votto, Curt Casali
Reds Re-Sign Tony Santillan To Minors Deal
The Reds announced earlier this evening that the club has re-signed right-hander Tony Santillan to the a minor-league contract. The deal includes an invitation to Spring Training in 2024. Santillan, 26, was designated for assignment by the club back in August and outrighted back in September. Santillan, a second-round pick by the Reds in the 2015 draft, began his career in the … [Read more...] about Reds Re-Sign Tony Santillan To Minors Deal
Reds Claim Bubba Thompson From Royals
The Royals announced that outfielder Bubba Thompson has been claimed off waivers by the Reds and that left-hander Taylor Hearn cleared waivers and elected free agency. The Royals have been trying to trim down their roster before the offseason. Players on the 60-day injured list don’t take up a spot on the 40-man, but the IL goes away between the World Series and Spring … [Read more...] about Reds Claim Bubba Thompson From Royals
Reds Notes: Graupe, Coaching Staff, Deadline Approach, Fraley
The Reds are promoting Jeff Graupe from vice president of player acquisition/strategy to assistant general manager, reports C. Trent Rosecrans of the Athletic (X link). He joins Sam Grossman as holders of the AGM title. Graupe receives the bump a few weeks after the promotion of Brad Meador from AGM to general manager, a move that solidified Meador as the #2 in the front office … [Read more...] about Reds Notes: Graupe, Coaching Staff, Deadline Approach, Fraley