Mark Sheldon
@msheldon.bsky.social
Senior reporter covering the Reds for MLB.com.
Absent a major acquisition, the Reds offensive makeup is largely the same going into the 2026 season. If that remains the case, the players already with the club know they will need to step it up after an inconsistent 2025. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Reds already feeling bullish on big progress in '26
CINCINNATI -- No, the Reds didn't sign Kyle Schwarber during the Winter Meetings. Nor have they added a big bat to upgrade their offense -- yet -- this offseason. They're still looking, but with Sprin...
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January 17, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Absent a major acquisition, the Reds offensive makeup is largely the same going into the 2026 season. If that remains the case, the players already with the club know they will need to step it up after an inconsistent 2025. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz made no excuses for 2025 and was eager to take his entire game to a higher level in 2026. www.mlb.com/reds/news/el...
The sky's the limit for Elly, hungry for more after up-and-down 2025
CINCINNATI -- After the 2025 season ended, Reds All-Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz got busy rehabilitating and recovering from the left quadriceps strain that nagged him throughout the second half.
Bu...
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January 17, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz made no excuses for 2025 and was eager to take his entire game to a higher level in 2026. www.mlb.com/reds/news/el...
Elly De La Cruz says he will not be playing in the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic. The decision was made in conjunction with the Reds because he is coming off of last year’s left quad injury.
January 17, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Elly De La Cruz says he will not be playing in the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic. The decision was made in conjunction with the Reds because he is coming off of last year’s left quad injury.
Here at Redsfest and seeing new guys with new numbers.
JJ Bleday will wear 22
Pierce Johnson has 52
Dane Myers wearing 17
JJ Bleday will wear 22
Pierce Johnson has 52
Dane Myers wearing 17
January 16, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Here at Redsfest and seeing new guys with new numbers.
JJ Bleday will wear 22
Pierce Johnson has 52
Dane Myers wearing 17
JJ Bleday will wear 22
Pierce Johnson has 52
Dane Myers wearing 17
Last night's three-way trade involving the Reds is now "official."
Reds get: LHP Brock Burke
Rays get: IF Gavin Lux, RHP Chris Clark
Angels get: OF Josh Lowe
"It’s a quality lefty reliever that just adds to the ‘pen," Reds president of baseball ops Nick Krall said.
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Reds get: LHP Brock Burke
Rays get: IF Gavin Lux, RHP Chris Clark
Angels get: OF Josh Lowe
"It’s a quality lefty reliever that just adds to the ‘pen," Reds president of baseball ops Nick Krall said.
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In 3-team trade, reliever Burke sent to Reds with Lux going to Rays
CINCINNATI -- The Reds' effort to stockpile even more relievers for bullpen depth continued late Thursday night. The club was part of a three-way trade that sent infielder Gavin Lux to the Rays and br...
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January 16, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Last night's three-way trade involving the Reds is now "official."
Reds get: LHP Brock Burke
Rays get: IF Gavin Lux, RHP Chris Clark
Angels get: OF Josh Lowe
"It’s a quality lefty reliever that just adds to the ‘pen," Reds president of baseball ops Nick Krall said.
www.mlb.com/reds/news/br...
Reds get: LHP Brock Burke
Rays get: IF Gavin Lux, RHP Chris Clark
Angels get: OF Josh Lowe
"It’s a quality lefty reliever that just adds to the ‘pen," Reds president of baseball ops Nick Krall said.
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First story on the late Thursday trade that sources say brought the Reds another reliever for their bullpen in LHP Brock Burke from the Angels while also sending Gavin Lux to the Rays. www.mlb.com/reds/news/br...
In 3-team trade, reliever Burke sent to Reds with Lux going to Rays (sources)
CINCINNATI -- The Reds' effort to stockpile even more relievers for bullpen depth continued late Thursday night. The club was part of a three-way trade that sent infielder Gavin Lux to the Rays and br...
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January 16, 2026 at 4:27 AM
First story on the late Thursday trade that sources say brought the Reds another reliever for their bullpen in LHP Brock Burke from the Angels while also sending Gavin Lux to the Rays. www.mlb.com/reds/news/br...
Burke had a 3.36 ERA in 69 appearances for the Angels last season.
January 16, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Burke had a 3.36 ERA in 69 appearances for the Angels last season.
Source confirms Reds acquired lefty reliever Brock Burke in a three-way trade from the Angels. Deals has Josh Lowe going from Rays to Angels, Gavin Lux going to Rays with right-hander Chris Clark.
January 16, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Source confirms Reds acquired lefty reliever Brock Burke in a three-way trade from the Angels. Deals has Josh Lowe going from Rays to Angels, Gavin Lux going to Rays with right-hander Chris Clark.
RHP Yosver Zulueta, who was designated for assignment earlier Thursday, was traded to the Mariners for minor league RHP Dusty Revis.
January 16, 2026 at 1:26 AM
RHP Yosver Zulueta, who was designated for assignment earlier Thursday, was traded to the Mariners for minor league RHP Dusty Revis.
Before he signed with the Reds, reliever Pierce Johnson got sold on Cincinnati by his best friend, closer Emilio Pagán. More of the deal that adds to the bullpen. www.mlb.com/reds/news/pi...
Happy reunions in Cincy as veteran Johnson joins bullpen
CINCINNATI -- Closer Emilio Pagán hadn't even re-signed with the Reds yet and he was already giving a hard sell about Cincinnati to fellow free agent and best friend Pierce Johnson.
“Within probably 1...
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January 15, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Before he signed with the Reds, reliever Pierce Johnson got sold on Cincinnati by his best friend, closer Emilio Pagán. More of the deal that adds to the bullpen. www.mlb.com/reds/news/pi...
Reds closer Emilio Pagan on the signing of Johnson: “I’ve been following Pierce Johnson for a while, seeing that he’s one of my best friends. We played together in San Diego for two years. I know his family really well. ... I was trying to push him in this direction as much as I could."
January 15, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Reds closer Emilio Pagan on the signing of Johnson: “I’ve been following Pierce Johnson for a while, seeing that he’s one of my best friends. We played together in San Diego for two years. I know his family really well. ... I was trying to push him in this direction as much as I could."
More on Pierce Johnson’s contract terms:
$5.5 million for 2026
$8 million mutual option for 2027
$1 million option buyout
$5.5 million for 2026
$8 million mutual option for 2027
$1 million option buyout
January 15, 2026 at 7:07 PM
More on Pierce Johnson’s contract terms:
$5.5 million for 2026
$8 million mutual option for 2027
$1 million option buyout
$5.5 million for 2026
$8 million mutual option for 2027
$1 million option buyout
RHP Yosver Zulueta has been designated for assignment to make room for Johnson.
January 15, 2026 at 7:06 PM
RHP Yosver Zulueta has been designated for assignment to make room for Johnson.
The Reds have made the signing of reliever Pierce Johnson to a one-year, $6.5 million official after the right hander passed his physical. Mutual option for 2027 included.
January 15, 2026 at 7:05 PM
The Reds have made the signing of reliever Pierce Johnson to a one-year, $6.5 million official after the right hander passed his physical. Mutual option for 2027 included.
The Reds revealed the nine non-roster invites who will be in big league camp. Spring Training report dates were also revealed. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
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 Spring Training as non-roster invitees.
Right-handed reliever...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
The Reds revealed the nine non-roster invites who will be in big league camp. Spring Training report dates were also revealed. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
I’m back hosting the Reds Hot Stove League with Mike Petraglia again tonight at 6 pm ET on WLW, the Reds Radio Network and online. Hope you can listen.
January 13, 2026 at 6:40 PM
I’m back hosting the Reds Hot Stove League with Mike Petraglia again tonight at 6 pm ET on WLW, the Reds Radio Network and online. Hope you can listen.
The fifth starter battle for the Reds rotation should be a good one at Spring Training.
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These pitchers have a shot at 5th spot in Reds' 2026 rotation
CINCINNATI -- Less than a month before the opening of Spring Training, the Reds are set to have one particular camp competition that can't be overstated or over-discussed.
The battle for the final spo...
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January 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The fifth starter battle for the Reds rotation should be a good one at Spring Training.
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Reliever Pierce Johnson’s deal with the Reds is a one-year contract with a mutual option worth $6.5 million, sources told MLB .com’s Mark Feinsand. Still awaiting finalization after physical.
January 12, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Reliever Pierce Johnson’s deal with the Reds is a one-year contract with a mutual option worth $6.5 million, sources told MLB .com’s Mark Feinsand. Still awaiting finalization after physical.
The Reds will be getting a proven reliever in Pierce Johnson once his free agent deal is finalized with a physical. More on the right hander here ⬇️
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Reds add veteran reliever Johnson to bullpen (sources)
CINCINNATI -- Reloading the bullpen after multiple free-agent departures has been a priority for the Reds' front office this offseason. Even after a couple of moves seemed to accomplish their goals, t...
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January 11, 2026 at 9:38 PM
The Reds will be getting a proven reliever in Pierce Johnson once his free agent deal is finalized with a physical. More on the right hander here ⬇️
www.mlb.com/reds/news/pi...
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Reds are in agreement on a contract with RH reliever Pierce Johnson, sources told MLB .com. Deal is pending completion of a physical. No terms known yet. @jonheyman.bsky.social was first to report.
January 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Reds are in agreement on a contract with RH reliever Pierce Johnson, sources told MLB .com. Deal is pending completion of a physical. No terms known yet. @jonheyman.bsky.social was first to report.
Reds have signed IF/OF Garrett Hampson to a minor lg contract and invited him to camp. Hampson was with Cincinnati briefly last season.
January 11, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Reds have signed IF/OF Garrett Hampson to a minor lg contract and invited him to camp. Hampson was with Cincinnati briefly last season.
Before an 8 pm deadline where salary figures would get exchanged for a potential hearing, the Reds reached agreements on one-year contract with eight of their 10 arbitration-eligible players. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
Steer, Lux, Singer, 5 others agree to 1-year deals to avoid arbitration
CINCINNATI -- Ahead of Thursday's deadline for clubs and arbitration-eligible players to exchange salary figures, the Reds reached an agreement on one-year deals with eight players to avoid hearings.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Before an 8 pm deadline where salary figures would get exchanged for a potential hearing, the Reds reached agreements on one-year contract with eight of their 10 arbitration-eligible players. www.mlb.com/reds/news/re...
One more Reds signing: McLain for $2.3 million according to a source
January 9, 2026 at 12:48 AM
One more Reds signing: McLain for $2.3 million according to a source
Singer will get $12.75 million, Lodolo $4.725 million and Santillan is getting $1.8 million.
According to a source, the Reds have agreed to terms on one-year deals with RHP's Brady Singer and Tony Santillan and LHP Nick Lodolo.
January 8, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Singer will get $12.75 million, Lodolo $4.725 million and Santillan is getting $1.8 million.
According to a source, the Reds have agreed to terms on one-year deals with RHP's Brady Singer and Tony Santillan and LHP Nick Lodolo.
January 8, 2026 at 11:37 PM
According to a source, the Reds have agreed to terms on one-year deals with RHP's Brady Singer and Tony Santillan and LHP Nick Lodolo.