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 Cincinnati Reds are finalizing a trade with the San Francisco Giants for left-hander Taylor Rogers, FanSided and ESPN reported Wednesday.
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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The Reds have acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash considerations from the Giants in exchange for minor league reliever Braxton Roxby.
The Reds continued efforts to shore up areas of need on Wednesday when they acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash from the Giants for Minor League right-handed reliever Braxton Roxby. The trade has not been announced yet by either club.
As the MLB offseason continues, the Giants and Reds have completed a trade that sends former all-star Taylor Rogers to Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly bringing back a familiar face to the organization on a minor league contract.