The Cincinnati Reds waited until the last minute, but finally picked up a right-handed bat to help balance out the lineup. According to Ari Alexander, the Reds have acquired Miguel Andujar from the Athletics in exchange for pitching prospect Kenya Huggins. The right-handed hitting utility player will likely slot in as a platoon bat against left-handed pitching.
Reds fans were getting nervous as the 6 p.m. ET deadline was quickly approaching, but this move will help solidify the lineup heading into the second-half of the season. Andujar can play multiple positions, but is probably best suited to take his hacks as the Reds' designated hitter when a southpaw is on the bump.