Cincinnati Reds Sign Outfielder Austin Hays to a One-Year Deal. Hays played in 85 games for the Phillies and Orioles last season.

The Reds have added $11MM to their payroll within the past two days. They signed outfielder Austin Hays to a one-year deal with a mutual option and assumed $6MM of the $12MM remaining on Taylor Rogers’ contract. They also inked veteran southpaw Wade Miley to a minor league deal that’d come with a $2.5MM base salary if he breaks camp.

Barring the unforeseen and the unexpected, the Cincinnati Reds 2025 spring training roster is likely set.

The Cincinnati Reds reportedly made an addition to their outfield group on Tuesday, agreeing to terms with free agent Austin Hays.

Inks one-year pact with Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Reds "may consider" pursuing slugger Pete Alonso in free agency, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman noted that the Reds

The Cincinnati Reds signed Austin Hays to a one-year deal, adding power and depth to their outfield. At age 28, Hays brings a .262 batting average, 70

The Reds have been looking to add an outfield bat all offseason long, and they have finally done that, signing outfielder Austin Hays to one-year, $5 million contract according to Ken Rosenthal of ...

As Terry Francona and company build out the Reds roster, Cincinnati has come to terms with a former All-Star pitcher.

Seeking right-handed offense for the outfield has been a Reds priority throughout this offseason. With less than two weeks before Spring Training opens, it appeared that they could finally check that box.

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