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Reds finally fix glaring roster flaw with trade for Marlins outfielder

The Cincinnati Reds front office was busy making some post-Christmas moves this weekend. Just hours after signing former first-round pick JJ Bleday, the Reds made a trade with the Miami Marlins to acquire outfielder Dane Myers. Cincinnati shipped outfield prospect Ethan O'Donnell to South Beach in order to complete the deal, and designated Lyon Richardson for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.

Myers is the perfect platoon outfielder for a Reds team that struggled against left-handed pitching in 2025. The 29-year-old hit just .235/.291/.326 last season, but against southpaws, posted a .