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Toglia, Chavis among 9 NRIs to Reds' Spring Training CINCINNATI -- With a mix of the familiar along with some new names, the Reds announced that nine players will be at big league camp during S...

JANUARY 13 • MLB.COM

Re-ups with Cincinnati The Reds re-signed Banfield to a minor-league contract Dec. 2.

Impact Banfield was non-tendered by the Reds in November but wound up returning to the organization on a minor-league pact. The 26-year-old catcher went 1-for-10 with six strikeouts during a cup of coffee with the Reds and will provide depth behind the plate at Triple-A Louisville.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reds agree to terms with Moll, non-tender 3 players for roster space CINCINNATI – Ahead of Friday's 5 p.m. ET deadline to tender contracts to unsigned players for 2026, the Reds agreed to terms with left-hande...

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • MLB.COM

Non-tendered by Reds The Reds non-tendered Banfield on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.

Impact Banfield appeared in just seven games for the Reds in 2025, during which he went 1-for-10 with six strikeouts, and he also turned in a .558 OPS across 270 plate appearances at Triple-A Louisville. He'll enter the open market now that Cincinnati has opted not to offer him a contract, and the 26-year-old will likely have to settle for a minor-league deal in free agency.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Reds optioned Banfield to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact Banfield served as the backup catcher behind Jose Trevino while Tyler Stephenson (thumb) was shelved. With Stephenson back in the fold, Banfield will return to Louisville.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Who is Will Banfield? Catcher set to make big-league debut for Cincinnati Reds Catcher Will Banfield attended the same high school as former Reds pitcher Lucas Sims.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • CINCINNATI.COM

Added to roster The Reds selected Banfield's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Impact Banfield will serve as the backup catcher behind Jose Trevino while Tyler Stephenson (thumb) is on the shelf. The 25-year-old Banfield has slashed .220/.277/.304 with two home runs this season with Louisville and will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster The Reds selected Banfield's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Impact Banfield will serve as the backup catcher behind Jose Trevino while Tyler Stephenson (thumb) is on the shelf. The 25-year-old Banfield has slashed .220/.277/.304 with two home runs this season with Louisville and will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE