The San Francisco Giants have traded left-hander Taylor Rogers and cash considerations to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for minor-league right-handed reliever Braxton Roxby, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon.
After one year split between the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers in 2022, Rogers joined his twin brother, Tyler Rogers, in the Giants' bullpen. In 64 games last year, Rogers logged a 2.40 ERA and 9.6 K/9.
As the MLB offseason continues, the Giants and Reds have completed a trade that sends former all-star Taylor Rogers to Cincinnati.
The Giants will save $6 million by trading Rogers but aren't expected to spend that money on external additions this offseason.
The Reds continued efforts to shore up areas of need on Wednesday when they acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash from the Giants for Minor League right-handed reliever Braxton Roxby. According to a source,
Reds shortstop prospect Edwin Arroyo missed all of last season after suffering a shoulder injury during spring training.
The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly adding to their bullpen through a trade with the San Francisco Giants. On Wednesday, multiple reports indicated that the Reds are acquiring left-hander Taylor Rogers from the Giants. It’s not known what the Reds will be sending the Giants in the trade. The two clubs have not confirmed the deal.
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Cincinnati Reds Acquiring Former All-Star Taylor Rogers in Trade With San Francisco Giants.The Reds' bullpen gets a boost.
The San Francisco Giants have traded left-hander Taylor Rogers to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for minor-league right-handed reliever Braxton Roxby, according to multiple reports.