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Albert Abreu
Albert Abreu Inks NRI pact with Cincinnati
Thu, Jan 30, 2025, 2:35 PM
The Reds signed Abreu to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Abreu, 29, spent this past season in Japan with the Saitama Seibu Lions, holding a 2.39 ERA and 33:20 K:BB over 49 innings. The right-handed reliever has collected a 4.58 ERA and 136:78 K:BB over 135.2 frames covering parts of four big-league seasons. He's likely headed to the Triple-A Louisville bullpen to begin the 2025 season.
Ian Gibaut
Ian Gibaut Back with CIN as NRI
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 11:10 PM
Gibaut signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Gibaut missed the vast majority of 2024 due to forearm and calf injuries, and he was non-tendered by the Reds earlier this winter. The 31-year-old reliever owns a 3.77 ERA over 112.1 innings since joining the Reds in 2022, and he'll attempt to work his way back into Cincinnati's bullpen during spring training.
Owen White
Owen White Designated for assignment
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 10:45 PM
The Reds designated White for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: The Reds needed to make room on the 40-man roster after acquiring Taylor Rogers from San Francisco on Wednesday, and White will end up as the odd man out. The 25-year-old righty spent most of last season with the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate, accumulating a 5.64 ERA and 1.57 WHIP across 99 innings. Regardless of whether he clears waivers or gets claimed by another organization, White will almost certainly head back to Triple-A to begin 2025.
Taylor Rogers
Taylor Rogers Traded to Cincinnati
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 9:46 PM
The Reds acquired Rogers and cash considerations from the Giants on Wednesday in exchange for Braxton Roxby, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Analysis: Rogers' strikeout rate dipped to 25.7 percent in 2024, but he still had a very good season in collecting a 2.40 ERA and 64:22 K:BB over 60 innings. The left-hander instantly becomes the Reds' best left-handed setup man and a candidate to take over at closer if Alexis Diaz isn't able to bounce back from his rough 2024 campaign.
Wade Miley
Wade Miley Inks MiLB deal with Cincinnati
Wed, Jan 29, 2025, 3:47 PM
The Reds signed Miley (elbow) to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: He'll earn a prorated $2.5 million if in the majors and has a June 1 opt-out, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Miley underwent a hybrid UCL repair on his left elbow last May but is hoping to be ready to contribute at the major-league level but late April or early May of this season. The 38-year-old posted a 3.14 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 120.1 innings with the Brewers in 2023, although that came with just 79 strikeouts. The Reds don't currently appear to have room for Miley in their rotation, but that could change by the time he's ready to pitch.
Austin Hays
Austin Hays Inks one-year pact with Cincinnati
Tue, Jan 28, 2025, 5:16 PM
The Reds signed Hays to a one-year, $5 million contract Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: He'll have an opportunity to earn an additional $1 million in incentives. Hays was limited to just 85 games between the Orioles and Phillies in 2024 due to a calf strain and a kidney infection, and he slashed a disappointing .255/.303/.396 when on the field. However, he had a career .751 OPS prior to last season, including a .779 OPS versus left-handers, so some level of rebound for the 29-year-old in 2025 is doable. Great American Ball Park is an ideal landing spot, although it's not clear whether the Reds intend to give Hays regular starts against righties in addition to lefties.
Aaron Wilkerson
Aaron Wilkerson Inks MiLB deal with Cincinnati
Mon, Jan 27, 2025, 11:17 PM
The Reds signed Wilkerson to a minor-league contract Monday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Analysis: Wilkerson, 35, has spent the last two seasons with the Lotte Giants of the Korea Baseball Organization, most recently posting a 3.84 ERA and 167:27 K:BB over 196.2 frames covering 32 starts in 2024. He last appeared in the majors in 2019 with the Brewers.
Alexis Diaz
Alexis Diaz Begins throwing program earlier
Thu, Jan 23, 2025, 5:47 AM
Diaz began his throwing program at home in Puerto Rico in order to get off to a better start in the 2025 season, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "I started throwing or loosening up my arm at the end of October," Diaz said. "I feel like since then, I've been able to work on my throwing and get my arm loose and ready for spring training. I think just my physique and how I've been able to work as well has been much better."
Analysis: Diaz's ERA soared like a jet airplane early in the season, peaking at 7.47 after a terrible outing against the Dodgers in May. Over the final four months of the season, Diaz posted a 2.83 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, though his K% remained lower than his previous seasons. The Reds haven't added any real competition to the back end of the bullpen to date, so it appears that Diaz will get a full chance to redeem himself to start 2025.
Alex Young
Alex Young NRI pact with Cincinnati
Mon, Jan 20, 2025, 6:53 PM
The Reds signed Young to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: Young began last season with the Reds before being traded to the Giants and then finishing the year with the Mets. The left-handed reliever dealt with back problems in 2024 but has been pretty effective since 2022 when available, posting a 3.28 ERA and 86:38 K:BB over 96 innings. Young has a shot to win a bullpen job in Cincinnati if he has a strong camp.
Levi Jordan
Levi Jordan Returns to Cincinnati on MiLB pact
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 3:21 PM
The Reds re-signed Jordan to a minor-league contract Jan. 9.
Analysis: Jordan reached the majors for the first time in 2024 with the Reds, going 1-for-10 at the plate during a brief stint. The 29-year-old will provide some utility depth at Triple-A Louisville.
Austin Wynns
Austin Wynns Back with Cincinnati on MiLB deal
Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 3:18 PM
The Reds re-signed Wynns (shoulder) to a minor-league contract Jan. 13.
Analysis: Wynns, 34, spent most of the 2024 season at Triple-A Louisville and suffered a season-ending teres major tear in his right shoulder in late July during one of his seven games with the Reds. It's not clear whether he'll be healthy for the start of spring training, but either way he's slated to begin 2025 at Louisville.
Graham Ashcraft
Graham Ashcraft Still getting up to speed
Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 3:17 PM
Ashcraft indicated Tuesday that he's still not quite 100 percent after having surgery on his right big toe in September, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Ashcraft noted that the toe is "starting to get better" but it will "take its time to get feeling right." The right-hander fully expects to be ready to go come Opening Day, but it sounds like he could be a little behind other Reds pitchers in camp. Ashcraft posted a 4.76 ERA and 111:52 K:BB across 145.2 innings covering 26 starts in 2023.
Noelvi Marte
Noelvi Marte Not at full speed yet
Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 3:10 PM
Marte is not yet running at full speed after suffering a hamstring strain in late November in the Dominican Winter League, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: It sounds like Marte is recovered from his injury, but the Reds are having him ramp things up slowly in camp to be safe. The 22-year-old played a bit at shortstop and second base in addition to third base last season with the Reds, but he'll focus mainly on the hot corner this spring as he attempts to win that job. Marte slashed an impressive .316/.366/.456 in 35 contests for Cincinnati in 2023.
Jonathan India
Jonathan India Still battling plantar fasciitis
Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 2:53 PM
India is going through a ramp-up progression after having a setback with the plantar fasciitis in his left foot this offseason, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: India missed nearly two months of action during the second half of the 2023 season with the injury and it popped back up again over the winter, affecting his offseason workouts. The 27-year-old took batting practice and fielded ground balls Tuesday and the foot "feels fine and he feels no pain," Reds general manager Brad Meador said, adding that India just needs to build up endurance at this point. While it does seem as though he's currently trending in a positive direction, the nagging injury and uncertain playing time outlook for India creates a cloudy fantasy forecast.
Elly De La Cruz
Elly De La Cruz Will focus on shortstop this spring
Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 2:44 PM
Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that De La Cruz will focus on playing shortstop during spring training, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: De La Cruz was used at third base in addition to shortstop during his time with the Reds last season, but the plan is for him to settle in at short this spring and during the regular season. Also worth noting is that the switch hitter has shortened his leg kick from both sides of the plate in hopes that it will help cut down on strikeouts. De La Cruz slashed .235/.300/.410 with 13 home runs, 35 stolen bases and a 33.7 percent strikeout rate over 427 plate appearances with Cincinnati in 2023.
Levi Stoudt
Levi Stoudt Exits 40-man roster
Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 1:00 PM
Stoudt was designated for assignment by the Reds on Tuesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Stoudt really struggled in 2023, posting a 6.23 ERA at Triple-A Louisville and a 9.58 ERA during his brief time with the Reds. The 26-year-old has been a prospect of some significance in the past, so perhaps he'll draw some interest on waivers.
Bubba Thompson
Bubba Thompson Back with Cincinnati
Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 12:56 PM
The Reds claimed Thompson off waivers from the Twins on Tuesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Thompson had been claimed by the Reds back in October before being dumped two months after that. He's now found his way back to Cincinnati as he continues his waivers merry-go-round. The speedy outfielder will compete for a reserve role.
Graham Ashcraft
Graham Ashcraft Projected for rotation
Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 8:35 AM
Ashcraft (toe) is projected to be part of the Reds' rotation, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com.
Analysis: Ashcraft, who suffered a toe injury at the end of August, missed the final month of the 2023 season. He underwent surgery in September, but the right-hander was expected to be ready to go by spring training. More should be learned about Ashcraft's status in the coming days. Cincinnati's pitchers and catchers report Tuesday and have their first workout Wednesday.
Nick Lodolo
Nick Lodolo Projected for rotation
Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 8:15 AM
Lodolo (leg) is projected to be a member of the Reds' rotation, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com.
Analysis: Lodolo was limited to just seven starts in 2023 due to a lower-leg injury and will need to prove he's 100 percent healthy before the Reds hand him the final spot in the rotation. And, there will be no shortage of competitors for the job, as Brandon Williamson, Nick Martinez and Connor Phillips are in the mix. Cincinnati's staff should have the depth to manage any holes in the rotation that typically crop up during the regular season.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand
Christian Encarnacion-Strand Projected to start at 1B
Tue, Feb 13, 2024, 8:05 AM
Encarnacion-Strand is projected to be the Reds' starting first baseman, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Encarnacion-Strand gives Cincinnati pop from the right side of the plate, but the switch-hitting Jeimer Candelario figures to play his fair share there as well and Jonathan India could even enter the mix at the position on occasion. However it all shakes out, the DH spot will allow all three of those capable hitters to potentially be in the lineup together on any given day.

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