The Cincinnati Reds made a sneaky good addition that could have a strong impact on the pitching staff in the second half of the season. The Reds signed left-handed pitcher Wade Miley to a minor league contract.
It was reported earlier this offseason that the Reds had an interest in free-agent reliever Carlos Estevez. Estevez signed a two-year deal with the Royals on Wednesday. He posted a 3.90 ERA with 31 saves and a plus 27.
The Giants will save $6 million by trading Rogers but aren't expected to spend that money on external additions this offseason.
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The Reds have added five established major leaguers from outside the organization to their roster and four were in the postseason last year.
New Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays is a slightly above-average big-league hitter in his career with good splits against left-handed pitchers.
The Baltimore Orioles entered the 2024 season with a surplus of offensive standouts, and a lack of pitching depth. The surplus was abundant, specifically in the
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The San Francisco Giants have traded left-hander Taylor Rogers to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for minor-league right-handed reliever Braxton Roxby, according to multiple reports.