Injuries & Moves: Reds acquire Lux, White
This page will be updated throughout the offseason, with all the latest Reds signings, news and transactions.
LATEST NEWS
Jan. 6: Acquired 2B/OF Gavin Lux from the Dodgers for Competitive Balance Round A pick and OF prospect Mike Sirota; RHP Roansy Contreras designated for assignment
After a slow start to last season, the left-handed hitting Lux batted .304 with an .899 OPS and seven home runs over his final 61 games. He will get looks at several positions in Spring Training -- including second base, first base, third base, outfield and designated hitter. Contreras was not with Cincinnati for very long after being claimed off waivers from the Rangers on Dec. 19.
Jan. 6: Acquired RHP Owen White from the Rangers for cash considerations
White, 25, spent most of last season at Triple-A Round Rock, where he went 2-8 with a 5.64 ERA and 87 strikeouts over 99 innings across 29 games, including 15 starts. In three big league relief appearances over four stints with the Rangers in 2024, White had a 24.00 ERA.
Dec. 20: Acquired C Jose Trevino from the Yankees for RHP Fernando Cruz and C Alex Jackson
Trevino -- a 2022 All-Star and Gold Glove winner for New York -- will be Cincinnati¡¯s second catcher with Tyler Stephenson. Trevino slashed .215/.288/.354 with eight home runs and 28 RBIs across 234 plate appearances in 2024.
Nov. 22: Traded 2B Jonathan India and OF Joey Wiemer to the Royals for RHP Brady Singer
A groundball pitcher who will be part of the Reds¡¯ rotation, Singer was 9-13 with a 3.71 ERA and a 3.1 bWAR in 32 starts and 179 2/3 innings for Kansas City last season.
INJURY UPDATES
RHP Julian Aguiar (torn UCL)
Expected return: 2026
President of baseball operations Nick Krall revealed that Aguiar has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Aguiar underwent Tommy John surgery, which was preformed by Dr. Keith Meister, on Oct. 11. He is not expected to return until the 2026 season. Aguiar, who allowed seven runs in four-plus innings in his last start against the Braves, was placed on the injured list on Sept. 24, ending his season. Aguiar, the Reds¡¯ No. 11 prospect, first felt the injury in a side session he threw after his start. (Last updated: Oct. 12)
1B/DH Jeimer Candelario (fractured left big toe)
Expected return: 2025
Candelario did not play after Aug. 19 because of continued pain in his toe from being hit by a pitch on his foot. (Last updated: Sept. 29)
LHP Sam Moll (left shoulder impingement)
Expected return: 2025
The Reds shut Moll down for the season so that he can focus on offseason treatments. The southpaw was dealing with the shoulder injury since mid-June, but it worsened on Sept. 6, when it started to hurt while he was warming up in the bullpen. Though Moll felt well enough to enter a Sept. 7 game against the Mets, he did not retire any of the three batters he faced before landing on the IL the following day. (Last updated: Sept. 29)
RHP Tejay Antone (right elbow surgery)
Expected return: 2025
Antone, who had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and arm surgery to repair tears in his ulnar collateral ligament and flexor mass tendon on April 12, has been working out near his home in Texas, lifting weights and undergoing physical therapy. Reporting that he has been feeling good and is not in pain, Antone is scheduled to undergo MRI and ultrasound exams in October to check on his progress. If all goes well, Antone could be cleared to begin throwing with weighted plyo training balls. (Last updated: Sept. 4)