Cincinnati Reds preparing for internal 40-man roster changes, make minor league signing

LAS VEGAS – The Cincinnati Reds won’t be one of the more active teams this offseason with limited payroll flexibility, but there will be a lot of shuffling on the 40-man roster over the upcoming week.

The Reds must add the prospects they want to protect from December’s Rule 5 Draft by Tuesday, and Friday is the deadline to release any arbitration-eligible players without guaranteeing them a 2023 contract.

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General Manager Nick Krall has already named four prospects who are locks to be added to the 40-man roster: Shortstop Elly De La Cruz, infielder Noelvi Marte, left-handed starter Brandon…