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.
Inks MiLB deal with Cincinnati
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How Cincinnati Reds' signing of Wade Miley provides sneaky value for competitive rotation
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Sources: Reds sign lefty Wade Miley to minors deal
Reds' Wade Miley: Inks MiLB deal with Cincinnati
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. 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.
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.
Read the breaking news story from the ESPN contributor Jeff Passan
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.
The Giants will save $6 million by trading Rogers but aren't expected to spend that money on external additions this offseason.
Cincinnati Reds Acquiring Former All-Star Taylor Rogers in Trade With San Francisco Giants.The Reds' bullpen gets a boost.
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.
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