JJ Bleday - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Optioned to Louisville The Reds optioned Bleday to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact Bleday made a great case to be included on the Opening Day squad by slashing .317/.364/.683 with four homers, 11 RBI and eight runs scored over 44 plate appearances in the Cactus League. However, he will come up short and instead begin his first season with the Reds in Triple-A, where he posted a .980 OPS over 132 plate appearances in 2025.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Hits in five straight Bleday started in right field and went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's spring game against Arizona.

Impact Bleday recorded a hit in his fifth consecutive Cactus League game and is slashing .324/.375/.649 with three doubles, three home runs and 10 RBI over 13 spring training games, but he's still not guaranteed a roster spot. There are five players vying for three bench spots, and Bleday is one of four outfielders on that list having a productive spring. The other outfielders competing include Will Benson (.250, four HR), Dane Myers (.333) and Rece Hinds (.382, four HR).

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

New opportunity, old swing paying off for Bleday this spring GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- For JJ Bleday to improve his chances of making the Reds’ roster out of camp amid a pool of several other outfielders, his...

MARCH 14 • MLB.COM

Launches first spring homer Bleday started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's spring game against the White Sox.

Impact Bleday's two-run shot in the third inning held up to be the game-winning knock. He's appeared in two Cactus League games -- one each in left and right field -- going 3-for-6 with a homer, a double and four RBI. Bleday is competing for a depth outfielder spot and can play all three positions.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

He might not be Reds' 'sexy' acquisition, but Myers ready to fill much-needed roles GOODYEAR, Ariz. – On Dec. 27, in the midst of the holiday season, the Reds acquired Dane Myers from the Marlins in a trade for a Minor Leagu...

FEBRUARY 22 • MLB.COM

Has option remaining Bleday still has a minor-league option remaining, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact In publishing a first attempt at a roster projection, Rosecrans included the lefty-hitting Bleday on the active roster but did not pencil the outfielder into a projected starting lineup. Bleday, who can play all three outfield spots, is best suited and most likely to see time in left field. Will Benson, another lefty batter that also has an option remaining, is slotted in left field against right-handers while Spencer Steer gets the nod against lefties. The Reds are hoping Bleday returns to his 2024 form, which saw him belt 20 home runs with a .761 OPS over 159 games for the Athletics.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

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

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Reds agree to deal with outfielder Bleday (source) The Reds have agreed to a contract with left-handed-hitting outfielder JJ Bleday, a source told MLB.com's Mark Sheldon on Saturday. The club...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • MLB.COM

Headed to Cincy Bleday signed a contract with the Reds on Saturday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Bleday was let go by the Athletics earlier this offseason after slashing .212/.294/.404 with 14 homers, 39 RBI and 48 RBI across 344 MLB plate appearances in 2025. The 28-year-old slugger will likely get the nod to start regularly against right-handed pitchers, forming an all-lefty outfield with Will Benson and TJ Friedl.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How Bleday's departure affects A's outfield plans for '26 The eventual separation between the Athletics and JJ Bleday felt more and more like an inevitability as the 2025 season went on, becoming of...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • MLB.COM

Enters free agency The Athletics non-tendered Bleday on Friday.

Impact Bleday lost his spot on the 40-man roster Tuesday, and he'll now depart the organization as a whole after not receiving a contract offer for the 2026 season. The 28-year-old outfielder slashed .212/.294/.404 with 14 homers, 39 RBI and 48 runs scored in 98 games with the A's in 2025 and should be able to at least land a minor-league deal this winter.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians could steal intriguing outfield option thanks to Athletics roster crunch The Athletics designted JJ Bleday for assignment on Tuesday. He could fit into the Guardians' outfield picture.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Designated for assignment The Athletics designated Bleday for assignment Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bleday took a step back in 2025, finishing the season with a .698 OPS to go with 14 homers, 39 RBI, and 48 runs scored across 307 plate appearances in the majors. As a result, he'll lose his place on the Athletics' 40-man roster, helping to make room for the addition of three prospects ahead of December's Rule 5 Draft. The 28-year-old outfielder posted a .980 OPS over 132 plate appearances in the minors, however, which could be intriguing enough for another club to bring him in via waiver claim.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Walker has HR, 3 RBIs to back Framber Valdez's strong start as Astros beat A's 11-5

Christian Walker homered and drove in three runs to back a strong start from Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros beat the Athletics 11-5 to snap a five-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Bubba Chandler, 2 relievers combine on one-hitter as Pirates defeat A's 2-0 to end 5-game skid

Rookie Bubba Chandler and two relievers combined on a one-hitter, and Nick Yorke and Bryan Reynolds hit home runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates downed the Athletics 2-0 on Saturday nig...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Brent Rooker's 30th home run powers the A's to a 5-3 win over the slumping Red Sox

Brent Rooker homered in a three-run first inning, leading the Athletics to a 5-3 victory over the Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Taking seat against RHP Bleday is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Bleday had started in both of the Athletics' previous two matchups against right-handed pitchers back on Friday and Saturday, but he'll take a seat versus Red Sox righty Lucas Giolito on Wednesday. With Tyler Soderstrom (groin) returning to his usual spot in left field following a brief absence, the Athletics will go with fellow left-handed hitter Carlos Cortes over Bleday in right field. Cortes has produced five extra-base hits in 12 at-bats over his last six games and could end up playing ahead of Bleday more frequently if he's able to continue his hot-hitting ways Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Bleday had started in each of the last three games, but he'll hit the bench Sunday while the Reds send southpaw Nick Lodolo to the bump. Bleday will cede his spot in the lineup to Colby Thomas, who will cover center field and bat fifth.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against southpaw Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing rare start versus lefty Bleday will start in left field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact The Athletics are facing a left-handed starter (Payton Tolle) for the fifth consecutive game, and though the left-handed-hitting Bleday was held out of the lineup in each of the previous four contests, he'll draw into the starting nine Wednesday while Tyler Soderstrom gets a day off. Bleday looks as though he'll continue to be deployed mostly in the strong side of a platoon in right field with Colby Thomas until Denzel Clarke (hip) potentially returns from the injured list in late September.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing rare start versus lefty Bleday will start in left field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox bring 3-game win streak into game against the Athletics

The Boston Red Sox are looking to extend a three-game win streak with a victory over the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting against southpaw Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Bleday had started in right field in each of the Athletics' previous three contests against right-handed pitchers, but he'll hit the bench while southpaw Mitch Farris toes the rubber for the Angels. The absence of Bleday clears a spot in the lineup for Colby Thomas, who will cover right field and bat third.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against southpaw Bleday is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hot hitting continues Bleday went 2-for-2 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 17-4 win over the Angels.

Impact Bleday was one of two Athletics to deliver a homer off the bench Saturday, as he went yard in the ninth inning following Carlos Cortes' blast in the eighth. Bleday has hit the ground running in September, going 7-for-14 with four homers and nine RBI over his four games this month. He's seeing a majority of the playing time in right field versus right-handed pitchers but is unlikely to attain anything more than a platoon role. For the season, Bleday has a .221/.308/.428 slash line with 14 homers, 38 RBI, 47 runs scored, 15 doubles and a stolen base over 312 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Christian Walker has HR, 3 RBIs to back Framber Valdez's strong start as Astros beat A's 11-5

Bubba Chandler, 2 relievers combine on one-hitter as Pirates defeat A's 2-0 to end 5-game skid

Brent Rooker's 30th home run powers the A's to a 5-3 win over the slumping Red Sox

Red Sox bring 3-game win streak into game against the Athletics