Reds legend Johnny Bench praised Milwaukee's first World Series title, calling the Brewers the best team in baseball: "There's not a question." The Big Red Machine catcher knows champions, with two rings from 1975 and 1976. 🏆
Reds could target Brewers righty Bryse Wilson if Milwaukee non-tenders him. He's out of options, posted a 3.51 ERA over 25⅔ innings, and has starter and reliever experience, a budget Nick Martinez stand-in at a projected $1.1 million. 💰
Former Reds manager David Bell stepped down as the Blue Jays' assistant GM after two years, saying he wants to "reassess where I can make the greatest impact." A dugout return looks like a long shot. Ex-Reds lefty Reiver Sanmartin was also DFA'd by the Giants.
Nathaniel Lowe is officially a free agent. The Reds dealt him to Cleveland before the deadline for Juan Brito and a teenage pitcher, a return that looks solid early. Whether Cincinnati reunites with him this offseason is an open question. 🔄
Emilio Pagán declined his 2027 player option to test free agency, leaving the Reds' closer job open. Connor Phillips and Tejay Antone rank 5th and 4th among internal options, and the $10 million in savings could go elsewhere. 🔒
Red Sox reportedly would call the Reds if Cincinnati ever decides to move Elly De La Cruz, per Jim Bowden. He hit .283 with 30 HR and 30 SB in 2026 and is under club control through 2029. Rumor only; no indication the Reds are shopping him. 🔴
Tyler Stephenson is a free agent, and ESPN's Kiley McDaniel projects a one-year, $10.5 million deal elsewhere. That price is likely too rich for the Reds, who could turn to Jose Trevino behind the plate, with Alfredo Duno the longer-term piece. 🧢
Mets infielder Mark Vientos is a non-tender candidate (78 wRC+, -1.1 fWAR in 2026), and he could be a budget fit for the Reds at an infield corner. His power upside is real, but his defensive numbers are a concern. 🔍
Emilio Pagán declined his $10M player option and hit free agency, so the Reds need a closer. Their 4.68 bullpen ERA ranked 25th, and internal options look thin, with Tony Santillan (6.42 ERA) recovering from hip surgery. Outside help could be the route. 🔒
Emilio Pagán opting out of his $10M player option for 2027 is framed as a chance for the Reds to redirect that money. The argument: at age 36 he likely wants about $12M AAV, so Cincinnati should reinvest the savings elsewhere. 💰
The Reds could pair a platoon partner with Jose Trevino if Tyler Stephenson leaves in free agency. Gary Sanchez (.209/.349/.422, 12 HR in 87 games) is floated as an offense-first complement to Trevino's glove. A budget-friendly idea. 🧢
Sal Stewart is an NL Rookie of the Year finalist after 32 homers and 112 RBIs, the only Reds rookie ever with 30 HR and 100 RBI. Each of the previous nine rookies to do it won the award. Wetherholt and Benge are the other finalists; winner announced Nov. 9. 🏆
Sal Stewart is one of three NL Rookie of the Year finalists, alongside Mets' Carson Benge and Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt. He topped 30 homers and 100 RBI, though a September slump and a move to 1B leave him behind in WAR. Winner is revealed Nov. 9. 🏆
Sal Stewart is a finalist for NL Rookie of the Year, joining the Mets' Carson Benge and the Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt. The winner will be announced the week of Nov. 9, with the Rookies of the Year revealed first. 🏆
Cubs didn't give Ian Happ a qualifying offer, so any team, including the Reds, could sign him without losing a draft pick. Cincinnati remains a long shot, but Happ has hit .269/.381/.558 with 34 homers in 141 games against the Reds. 🎯
Reds claimed righties Duncan Davitt (Giants) and Paxton Schultz (Nationals) off waivers Monday, pushing the 40-man roster to 37. Davitt posted a 7.88 ERA in his 2026 debut season; Schultz had a 6.40 ERA over 27 appearances. Bullpen depth, with a few rough numbers attached.
Transaction Alert: Cincinnati Reds claimed RHP Paxton Schultz off waivers from Washington Nationals. 📋
Transaction Alert: Cincinnati Reds claimed RHP Duncan Davitt off waivers from San Francisco Giants. 📋
MLB Trade Rumors (Reds): Reds Claim Duncan Davitt, Paxton Schultz
Astros designating Jake Meyers for assignment could give the Reds a low-cost platoon partner for Carlos Jorge in center field. Meyers brings Gold Glove-caliber defense and a .256/.312/.406 career line against lefties, and Jorge struggled against them in the minors. 🧤
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