Over the weekend, the Cincinnati Reds agreed to terms with free agent outfielder JJ Bleday, and a few hours later, pulled off a trade with the Miami Marlins that brought Dane Myers to Cincinnati. While both players are likely to figure into the Reds' plans in 2026, the corresponding roster cuts may be an indicator of Cincinnati's next big move.
Prior to the deal for Bleday and the trade for Myers, the Reds roster was completely full. As such, Cincinnati was forced to cut two players in order to squeeze both outfielders onto the 40-man roster.