Cincinnati Reds Acquiring Former All-Star Taylor Rogers in Trade With San Francisco Giants.The Reds' bullpen gets a boost.
The Cincinnati Reds have increased their activity in recent days, but they reportedly fell short of making a major trade. According to The Athletic's
The 34-year-old Rogers went 1-4 with a 2.40 ERA in 64 appearances for the Giants last season. He struck out 64 and walked 22 in 60 innings.
As the MLB offseason continues, the Giants and Reds have completed a trade that sends former all-star Taylor Rogers to Cincinnati.
The San Francisco Giants recently made a deal to send one of their relievers, Taylor Rogers, to Cincinnati, for reliever Braxton Roxby.
The White Sox talked to the Reds and Giants about a trade involving Luis Robert Jr., but a deal seems unlikely. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
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. According to a source,
The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly adding to their bullpen through a trade with the San Francisco Giants. On Wednesday, multiple reports indicated that the Reds are acquiring left-hander Taylor Rogers from the Giants. It’s not known what the Reds will be sending the Giants in the trade. The two clubs have not confirmed the deal.
The Giants offloaded some salary by trading left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers to the Reds in exchange for Minor League reliever Braxton Roxby, the clubs announced on Wednesday. According to a source,
The Cincinnati Reds landed a veteran arm who slots nicely into the back of their bullpen for a relief prospect and taking on a modest salary.
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