The Cincinnati Reds finally got their man. According to the team's transactions page, the Reds agreed to a minor-league deal with former New York Yankees shortstop Alexander Vargas. The 23-year-old was recently released by the Yankees, and according to MLB insider Francys Romero, will now report to the Reds' High-A affiliate in Dayton.
This signing has a bit of backstory, however. The Reds had their eye on Vargas — a top-15 prospect — during the international signing period back in 2018, but their bonus pool allotment was rather scant. According to MLB Pipeline, however, Cincinnati had already worked out an agreement with Vargas prior to the signing period.