Spring Training Cuts and Reds Roster Status

[mth123]

They need a righthanded hitting platoon mate for CF, that is why....and it needs to be an infielder because they are carrying 3 catchers.

Exactly and it doesn't hurt to get a guy a look in Cf when there is no CF of the future in sight and shortstops stacked to the rafters.

If Barrero plays well, he's likely not the SS of the future.

[Kc61]

Barrero gets a few reps in CF. I would have expected that, he’s played there before. Next issue.

Bell likes versatility, so this is an option he has. Likely only four regular outfielders. Not a big deal.

[Kinsm]

As of 7 PM EST March 20th, 2023


Players no longer in Big League Camp:

(9) - 40 man roster - optioned to MiLB Camp:
Ricky Karcher 74 (to AAA Roster)
Casey Legumina 65 (to AAA Roster)
Lyon Richardson 72 (to AA Roster)
Levi Stoudt 58 (to AAA Roster)
Elly De La Cruz 44 (to AAA Roster)
Noelvi Marte 68 (to AA Roster)
Stuart Fairchild 57 (to AAA Roster)
Michael Siani 38 (to AAA Roster)
Nick Solak 16 (to AAA Roster)

(17) - NRI's - reassigned to MiLB Camp:
Andrew Abbott 89
Silvino Bracho 82 (WBC Venezuela - eliminated)
Alan Busenitz 81
Daniel Duarte 77
Tayron Guerrero 50 (WBC Colombia - eliminated)
Kevin Herget 73
Ben Lively 59
Connor Phillips 93
Jared Solomon 84
Jhonny Pereda 83
Chuckie Robinson 67
Christian Encarnacion 94
Alejo Lopez 35
Richie Martin 76
Matt McLain 78
Alex McGarry 95
Allan Cerda 80

(2) - NRI's - released to Free Agency:
Daniel Norris 31 (^Article XX-B FA)
Austin Romine 26 (^Article XX-B FA)


Players still in Big League Camp:

(31 + 1) - 40 man roster:
Tejay Antone 70 (Injured - yet to see game action)
Graham Ashcraft 51
Luis Cessa 85 (WBC Mexico - returned on own accord)
Fernando Cruz 63 (WBC Puerto Rico - eliminated)
Alexis Díaz 43 (WBC Puerto Rico - eliminated)
Justin Dunn 49 (Injured - yet to see game action)
Buck Farmer 46
Ian Gibaut 79 (WBC Great Britain - eliminated)
Hunter Greene 21
Joel Kuhnel 66
Nick Lodolo 40
Connor Overton 71
Reiver Sanmartin 52 (WBC Colombia - eliminated)
Tony Santillan 64 (Injured - yet to see game action)
Lucas Sims 39
Bennett Sousa 33
Luke Weaver 34
Brandon Williamson 55
Vladimir Gutierrez 53 (on the 60 Day IL)
Curt Casali 12
Luke Maile 22
Tyler Stephenson 37
Jose Barrero 2
Jonathan India 6
Kevin Newman 28
Spencer Steer 7
Joey Votto 19
Will Benson 30
Jake Fraley 27
TJ Friedl 29
Wil Myers 4
Nick Senzel 15 (Injured - yet to see game action)

(8) - NRI's:
Chase Anderson 22 (^Article XX-B FA)
Derek Law 47
Hunter Strickland 41 (^Article XX-B FA)
Alex Young 48
Matt Reynolds 3
Jason Vosler 32
Chad Pinder 9 (^Article XX-B FA)
Henry Ramos 87 (WBC Puerto Rico - eliminated)


^Must be informed no later than noon on March 25th as to whether or not his contract will be selected for placement on the Opening Day 26-man roster or MLB 60-day Injured List.

[Ron Madden]

Cincinnati Reds
@Reds

The #Reds today announced the following transactions


https://twitter.com/Reds/status/1639...428040/photo/1

[Bourgeois Zee]

Vosler or Ramos.

Interesting.

[Ron Madden]

C. Trent Rosecrans
@ctrent

So... decisions left:
bullpen: Derek Law, Hunter Strickland, Bennett Sousa, Alex Young, Joel Kuhnel

position players: Jason Vosler, Henry Ramos, Will Benson, TJ Friedl

[Bourgeois Zee]

The bullpen has Diaz, Sanmartin, Farmer, and Gibaut. Young deserves a spot as well.

That means Law, Strickland, Sousa, and Kuhnel are fighting for three spots, yes?

For offense, I suspect Benson and Friedl make the team, with Vosler and Ramos vying for the last spot.

If so, getting rid of Strickland would be ideal, while keeping Vosler strikes me as the more prescient move.

That said, you know they're going to keep Strickland, if only to provide a bit more depth. Kuhnel has options. He's a goner.

[Ron Madden]

Position Players
I'd take TJ Friedl and Will Benson
I bet they take Vosler

Bullpen
I'd go with Alex Young, Derek Law, and Joel Kuhnel
I think they'll take Strickland

[757690]

I was wrong about Pinder. No offense to him, but glad I was wrong

[herbdizzle]

Fernando Cruz will be in the pen.

[cumberlandreds]

Fernando Cruz will be in the pen.

Can you hear the drums Fernando?

[redsfan9988]

So I guess Cessa is the #4 SP. If Williamson was optioned, Anderson was reassigned to minor league camp, and Weaver is starting on the IL, who’s the 5th SP?

I still think Friedl and Benson are redundant, but at this point, with Fairchild optioned, I’ll take them both. I think Vosler makes the roster as well. Good for him. I would not have thought that in February.

Cruz will be in the bullpen. Strickland is going to make it whether we like it or not. Isn’t he a NRi? If he’s still in Major League Camp, I’m assuming he’s heading to Cincinnati next week. The last bullpen spot is a meh - but I hope it’s someone who can provide a little length. The BOR is yeeeesh.

Edit**

Overton is the #5 i suppose. I forgot he existed.

[Ron Madden]

So I guess Cessa is the #4 SP. If Williamson was optioned, Anderson was reassigned to minor league camp, and Weaver is starting on the IL, who’s the 5th SP?

I still think Friedl and Benson are redundant, but at this point, with Fairchild optioned, I’ll take them both. I think Vosler makes the roster as well. Good for him. I would not have thought that in February.

Cruz will be in the bullpen. Strickland is going to make it whether we like it or not. Isn’t he a NRi? If he’s still in Major League Camp, I’m assuming he’s heading to Cincinnati next week. The last bullpen spot is a meh - but I hope it’s someone who can provide a little length. The BOR is yeeeesh.

Edit**

Overton is the #5 i suppose. I forgot he existed.

Charlie Goldsmith
@CharlieG__

David Bell says Connor Overton will start game 4 and Luis Cessa will start game 5.

[Kc61]

So the debate over Pinder v Fairchild ends with a thud.

The utility v fifth OF (RH) continues.

I figure Ramos will be odd man out and Vosler will make it, though wouldn’t be shocked if Benson goes to AAA to begin.

Bullpen i figure Diaz, Sanmartin, Farmer, Gibaut, Young, Cruz, Kuhnel, Strickland. Guessing Law won’t make it but just because he’s similar to others and non-roster. Young over Sousa just a wild guess, Sousa is on roster.

- - - Updated - - -

The bullpen has Diaz, Sanmartin, Farmer, and Gibaut. Young deserves a spot as well.

That means Law, Strickland, Sousa, and Kuhnel are fighting for three spots, yes?

For offense, I suspect Benson and Friedl make the team, with Vosler and Ramos vying for the last spot.

If so, getting rid of Strickland would be ideal, while keeping Vosler strikes me as the more prescient move.

That said, you know they're going to keep Strickland, if only to provide a bit more depth. Kuhnel has options. He's a goner.

Whither Cruz?

[mth123]

My unrealistic hope, Reds sign Tyler Naquin as a LH OF option and trade TJ Friedl for a back end starting pitcher. Cessa to the bullpen to upgrade there.