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Cincinnati Reds Bring Back Veteran Pitcher on Minor League Deal The veteran missed the 2025 season due to an injury.

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Yankees' ideal free agent fit is a former Reds innings eater with 4.45 ERA | Sporting News This might not be the flashiest move, but it would make a lot of sense.

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Garrett Hampson - Inks minors deal with Cincinnati The Reds signed Hampson to a minor-league contract Dec. 29.

Impact The Reds were one of three teams that Hampson spent time with in the majors in 2025, though he managed just a .419 OPS over 62 games between the three stops. The 31-year-old Hampson will likely begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Louisville, where he will give the Reds utility depth.

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Reds Reach Agreement with Cornerstone Player Ahead of Arbitration Deadline This is great news.

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Matt McLain - Avoids arbitration McLain agreed to a one-year, $2.3 million contract with the Reds on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact McLain missed the entire 2024 season while recovering from shoulder and rib injuries, but he was healthy for the start of the season. He started strong with three home runs and five RBI through the first four games, though that momentum was halted after he landed on the IL due to a hamstring strain. That turned out to be his only stint on the IL in 2025, and he finished the regular season with a .643 OPS with 15 home runs, 50 RBI, 18 stolen bases and 73 runs over 577 plate appearances while appearing in 147 games. With a full season under his belt, McLain will enter the 2026 campaign as the projected everday second baseman for the Reds.

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Nick Lodolo - Avoids arbitration with Cincinnati Lodolo signed a one-year, $4.725 million contract with the Reds on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lodolo spent the majority of 2025 in the Reds' rotation before being moved to the bullpen late in the the regular season and during Cincinnati's brief NL playoff run. He ended the regular season with a 9-8 record (over a career-high 28 starts) while posting a 3.33 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 156:31 K:BB across 156.2 innings. Lodolo has seen his ERA and WHIP numbers steadily improve over the past three seasons, and his 4.8 percent walk rate was among the best in the majors in 2025.

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Tony Santillan - Avoids arbitration Santillan agreed to a one-year, $1.8 million contract with the Reds on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Santillan set a new career high by pitching 73.2 innings in 2025 and did so while remaining as effective as ever, finishing the regular season with a 2.44 ERA and 1.11 WHIP to go with seven saves and 33 holds. Emilio Pagan isn't likely to let go of his grip on the closer role anytime soon, so Santillan will continue to work as Cincinnati's premier setup man in 2026.

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Brady Singer - Secures $12.75 million from Reds Singer agreed to a one-year, $12.75 million contract with the Reds on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Singer finished his first year in Cincinnati with a 4.03 ERA and 1.24 WHIP alongside a 163:60 K:BB across 169.2 regular-season innings, and he'll now be rewarded in the form of a $4 million salary increase. He'll presumably claim a spot in the back end of the Reds' rotation to begin 2026 and is slated to become a free agent after the end of the season.

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Steer, Lux agree to 1-year deals to avoid arbitration (sources) CINCINNATI -- Ahead of Thursday's deadline for clubs and arbitration-eligible players to exchange salary figures, the Reds reached an agreem...

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Reds' $15.05 million contract agreements get 4 hitters ready for 2026 MLB season | Sporting News Cincinnati is prepping for a return to the playoffs.

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Will Benson - Settles with Reds The Reds and Benson avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $1.725 million contract Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Benson had been arbitration-eligible for the first time. The 27-year-old slashed .226/.273/.435 with 12 long balls over 90 contests for the Reds in 2025. He could open the 2026 season as the Reds' left fielder against right-handed pitching, though he will have competition for playing time.

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T.J. Friedl - Gets $3.8 million from Reds The Reds and Friedl avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.8 million contract Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Friedl receives a nice pay bump in his first year of arbitration eligibility. The 30-year-old slashed .261/.364/.378 with 14 home runs and 12 stolen bases in 2025 and is slated again to open up the 2026 campaign as the Reds' primary center fielder.

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Gavin Lux - Avoids arbitration The Reds and Lux avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5.525 million contract Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

Impact Lux had been eligible for salary arbitration for the final time, as he's slated to reach free agency next winter. The 28-year-old hit .269/.350/.374 with five home runs over 140 regular-season games in his first season with the Reds. The left-handed-hitting Lux should play regularly against right-handed pitching in 2026, though he's unlikely to be locked into one position defensively.

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Spencer Steer - Gets $4 million from Cincinnati The Reds and Steer avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's a substantial raise for Steer, who had been in his first year of arbitration eligibility. Steer produced a .238/.312/.411batting line with 21 home runs over 146 regular-season contests in 2025. He will be an everyday player for the Reds in 2026, though his position isn't locked down.

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Rox claim versatile righty Thompson off waivers from Reds DENVER – The Rockies added to their right-handed pitching versatility by claiming Keegan Thompson off waivers from Cincinnati on Wednesday....

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Lyon Richardson - Outrighted to Triple-A The Reds outrighted Richardson to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Impact Richardson is no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The right-hander finished 2025 with a 4.54 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 30:21 K:BB across 37.2 regular-season innings for Cincinnati.

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Kyle Schwarber's response to Reds in free agency will have Phillies fans fired up | Sporting News As if Kyle Schwarber couldn't become more of a fan favorite.

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How Draft Day Took an Unexpected Turn for New Reds Outfielder Dane Myers Myers had a unique path to the big leagues.

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Cincinnati Reds Reveal Jersey Numbers for Newest Acquisitions New numbers for the newest additions!

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Reds' free agent Miguel Andujar gets $6.3 million contract assist from Mariners signing | Sporting News This could work out nicely for Andujar.

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Details of JJ Bleday's $1.4 million, 1-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds

Details of JJ Bleday’s $1.4 million, one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds

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Are any core Reds in line for long-term extensions? On Monday, Reds beat reporter Mark Sheldon held an Ask Me Anything on Reddit with fans at r/reds. This mailbag features questions and answer...

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