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Eugenio Suarez signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Cincinnati Reds, with a mutual option for 2027 (reported at $16 million). The deal — contingent on a 40-man roster spot and a physical — brings Suarez back to Cincinnati after a power-filled season, giving the Reds a veteran middle-order bat as they navigate budget and broadcast-deal uncertainties.
The Cincinnati Reds signed right-hander Darren McCaughan to a minor-league contract and will bring him to spring training as a non-roster invitee. The 29-year-old swingman has MLB experience across four teams with a 6.02 ERA in 61 1/3 innings. He spent most of 2025 in Minnesota’s Triple-A system, posting a 5.10 ERA over 97 innings with 20 homers allowed. McCaughan is known for solid control and multi-role versatility, making him organizational depth for Cincinnati and likely a Triple-A Louisville option rather than breaking camp with the Reds.
Elly De La Cruz reportedly declined a 2025 offer from the Reds that would have topped the franchise-record $225 million deal given to Joey Votto, choosing to bet on himself. The 22-year-old star posted strong numbers in his first full season—25 homers, 67 steals, and a .259/.339/.471 line—and remains under team control with arbitration eligibility next year; the Reds indicated they’ll likely revisit extension talks this spring, with Boras advising the client.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz turned down a club-record contract offer that would have topped Joey Votto’s 2012 deal. The move keeps him on track for arbitration in 2027 and free agency after 2029, with his agent Scott Boras indicating ongoing discussions as the team notes a changing landscape of long-term extensions across MLB.
The Cincinnati Reds are actively pursuing top free agent Kyle Schwarber, who had an outstanding 2025 season, and are considered serious contenders to sign him, competing with teams like the Phillies, Mets, and Red Sox. Schwarber's local roots and veteran presence make him a perfect fit for the Reds, and securing him could significantly boost their roster.
Cincinnati Reds' manager Terry Francona and team president Nick Krall have downplayed the possibility of trading young ace Hunter Greene, emphasizing the importance of keeping him due to the difficulty of acquiring such pitching talent and his recent strong performance. Greene, under a favorable contract, is considered a valuable asset, and the Reds have a stable group of young starters that they aim to retain.
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona addressed rumors about trading ace Hunter Greene, emphasizing the team's desire to keep Greene due to his exceptional talent and team-friendly contract, and highlighting the team's strong pitching development.
The Cincinnati Reds announced their 26-man playoff roster for the NL Wild Card Series against the Dodgers, with notable exclusions of Brady Singer and Zach Maxwell, and the series begins tonight at Dodger Stadium with ESPN and 700 WLW broadcasting.
The Cincinnati Reds, despite a mediocre season and lacking standout offensive stats, made the MLB postseason as one of the few teams with fewer than 84 wins, thanks to their strong pitching and a series of fortunate outcomes, and will face the Dodgers in the wild-card round.
The final week of the MLB season is chaotic with shifts in playoff standings, intense races for wild card spots, and record-breaking performances, notably Aaron Judge's pursuit of the AL MVP and Cal Raleigh's historic season, as teams like the Mets, Reds, and Tigers face critical games to secure their postseason futures.
The San Diego Padres, especially Fernando Tatis Jr and Ramón Laureano, are known for their frequent and enthusiastic home run robberies in the outfield, which they perform out of love for the game, despite occasional losses in games.
The Cincinnati Reds have made a roster move by outrighting Connor Joe to Triple-A, potentially paving the way for top prospect Sal Stewart to be added to the 40-man roster and called up for September expansion, as Stewart has been performing well in Triple-A with a .315/.394/.629 slash line.
The Milwaukee Brewers set a franchise record with their 14th consecutive win, overcoming the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 in 11 innings through a dramatic comeback and a game-winning pinch-hit homer by Andruw Monasterio, extending their winning streak and maintaining a strong lead in the NL Central.
The Milwaukee Brewers achieved their franchise-record 14th consecutive win by defeating the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 in 11 innings, with Andruw Monasterio hitting a decisive three-run homer. The game featured multiple home runs and a close finish, extending the Reds' series losing streak against the Brewers to 13. Key performances included homers from Ke’Bryan Hayes, Spencer Steer, and Noelvi Marte, with the Brewers' bullpen securing the win in extra innings.
The Cincinnati Reds blew a 7-run lead and lost 10-8 to the Milwaukee Brewers in a dramatic game where the Brewers completed a comeback from behind, highlighted by Christian Yelich's key hits and defensive miscues by the Reds.