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.
The Reds have added five established major leaguers from outside the organization to their roster and four were in the postseason last year.
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New Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays is a slightly above-average big-league hitter in his career with good splits against left-handed pitchers.
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The Reds added an established arm to their bullpen mix on Wednesday, acquiring left-hander Taylor Rogers from the Giants in exchange for Minor League right-hander Braxton Roxby, a source told MLB.com's Mark Sheldon.
As the MLB offseason continues, the Giants and Reds have completed a trade that sends former all-star Taylor Rogers to Cincinnati.