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.

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

The Cincinnati Reds are making a notable addition to their outfield, as they have reached an agreement with Austin Hays on a one-year, $5 million contract, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal includes $1 million in incentives as well.

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

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

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 could be a dark-horse candidate for four-time New York Mets All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso as Alonso's free agency continues, according to a report Thursday night from the New York Post's Jon Heyman.

The Reds have added $11M to their payroll within the past two days. They signed outfielder Austin Hays to a one-year deal with a mutual option and assumed $6M of the $12M remaining on Taylor Rogers’ contract.

Of Miley's and Gibaut's respective acquisitions, Krall said both would compete for roster spots, although Miley is still recovering from Tommy John surgery and slated for a May return. Reds fans will remember Miley for his May 2021 no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians, which donned the "Indians" moniker at the time.