The San Francisco Giants recently traded away reliever Taylor Rogers, here's a look at the prospect they got in return from the Cincinnati Reds.
The San Francisco Giants have traded left-hander Taylor Rogers and cash considerations to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for minor-league right-handed reliever Braxton Roxby, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon.
The Reds continued efforts to shore up areas of need on Wednesday when they acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash from the Giants for Minor League right-handed reliever Braxton Roxby. According to a source,
As the MLB offseason continues, the Giants and Reds have completed a trade that sends former all-star Taylor Rogers to Cincinnati.
The Reds and Giants both considered a trade for Robert Jr., while the Mets made a run at Jansen before pivoting to Ryne Stanek.
The Giants will save $6 million by trading Rogers but aren't expected to spend that money on external additions this offseason.
The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly adding to their bullpen through a trade with the San Francisco Giants. On Wednesday, multiple reports indicated that the Reds are acquiring left-hander Taylor Rogers from the Giants. It’s not known what the Reds will be sending the Giants in the trade. The two clubs have not confirmed the deal.
The White Sox talked to the Reds and Giants about a trade involving Luis Robert Jr., but a deal seems unlikely. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
The San Francisco Giants traded left-handed relief pitcher Taylor Rogers to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a right-handed pitching prospect.
Cincinnati Reds Acquiring Former All-Star Taylor Rogers in Trade With San Francisco Giants.The Reds' bullpen gets a boost.
According to Rosenthal, the Reds tried to land Robert themselves before pivoting to free agent outfielder Austin Hays and also trading for Rogers when the Robert deal fell through. In the end, the Reds got Rogers, the White Sox kept Robert and the Giants wound up with neither.