HOU/CIN

[Houston Astros]

Astros Trade:

Steven Souza Jr.  RF    2.3 2020, 2.3 2021, 2.3 2022
Lewin Diaz           1B    0.2  Prospect

TO Reds FOR

Avisail Garcia       RF    8.1 2020 8.1 2021 12.5 2022(Option)


Astros accept:


Looking to a a good hitting OF to fill out my starting lineup. Garcia was healthy and good in 2019 and is only 28 he should be good
for the next few seasons. Souza should be back and healthy this season but not sure how good he will be. Diaz is a nice prospect
who should get a chance with the Marlins this season. Thanks for the trade Reds and Good Luck.

[Cincinnati Reds]

We're happy to receive the high upside, risk/reward player in Steven Souza, Jr. We are big believers in his talent and hope that his body will cooperate and allow him to maximize his value during his remaining contract.

Lewin Diaz is a prospect that we have been monitoring for a while and hope that we see him up contributing this year.

This move allows us more flexibility for future contracts and still offer our loyal fans a chance at a perennial contender.

Thank you to the Astros for getting this deal done. We tried many scenarios before we found an agreement.

[Milwaukee Brewers]

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