The Cincinnati Reds are finalizing a trade with the San Francisco Giants for left-hander Taylor Rogers, FanSided and ESPN reported Wednesday.
After one year split between the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers in 2022, Rogers joined his twin brother, Tyler Rogers, in the Giants' bullpen. In 64 games last year, Rogers logged a 2.40 ERA and 9.6 K/9.
As the MLB offseason continues, the Giants and Reds have completed a trade that sends former all-star Taylor Rogers to Cincinnati.
The Giants will save $6 million by trading Rogers but aren't expected to spend that money on external additions this offseason.
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. According to a source,
Reds shortstop prospect Edwin Arroyo missed all of last season after suffering a shoulder injury during spring training.
The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly adding to their bullpen through a trade with the San Francisco Giants. On Wednesday, multiple reports indicated that the Reds are acquiring left-hander Taylor Rogers from the Giants. It’s not known what the Reds will be sending the Giants in the trade. The two clubs have not confirmed the deal.
The Cincinnati Reds "may consider" pursuing slugger Pete Alonso in free agency, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman noted that the Reds
According to Rosenthal, the Reds tried to land Robert themselves before pivoting to free agent outfielder Austin Hays and also trading for Rogers when the Robert deal fell through. In the end, the Reds got Rogers, the White Sox kept Robert and the Giants wound up with neither.
The San Francisco Giants reportedly discussed a trade with the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Luis Robert earlier this offseason.
The Cincinnati Reds acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash from the San Francisco Giants for minor league pitcher Braxton Roxby.