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.
Inks MiLB deal with Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Reds acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash from the San Francisco Giants for minor league pitcher Braxton Roxby.
The Giants will save $6 million by trading Rogers but aren't expected to spend that money on external additions this offseason.
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The Reds brought back reliever Ian Gibaut on a minor league contract, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. The Wasserman client will be in major league camp as a non-roster invitee.
The Reds have added five established major leaguers from outside the organization to their roster and four were in the postseason last year.
The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly bringing back a familiar face to the organization on a minor league contract.
The Reds have acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash considerations from the Giants in exchange for minor league reliever Braxton Roxby.
The Reds added an established arm to their bullpen mix on Wednesday, acquiring left-hander Taylor Rogers from the Giants in exchange for Minor League right-hander Braxton Roxby, a source told MLB.com's Mark Sheldon.
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.