Braves / Reds trade

[Cincinnati Reds]

Reds trade:

Manny Machado - SS/3B - SD $17.5/20, $17.5/21, TO/22


Braves trade:

Marco Gonzales - SP - SEA $1/20, ARB1/21
Jose LeClerc - RP - TEX $4.5/20, ARB2/21
Andrelton Simmons - SS - LAA $8.4375/20, UFA/21
Willi Castro - SS - DET - Prospect $.2
Michael Toglia - 1B - COL - Prospect $.3

The Reds continue to rid our roster from the previous regime and new ownership has put their own stamp on this team. We gave up a great young talent in Machado, however, we gained a great SS in Simmons, and continued to bolster our SP and bullpen. We are hoping to see Willi Castro up very soon after his brief appearance last year. We also have prepared ourselves for the upcoming free agency period and pending salary cap reductions.

Thank you to the Braves for grinding out this deal.

[Atlanta Braves]

Thanks Reds

Giving up a number of pieces here to acquire a premium talent in machado. He upgrades my SS position this year. I am a little worried he doesn’t get SS eligibility back next year and I’ll be searching again. This deal hurts the pitching department but it’s something we were willing to do to acquire another big bat in the lineup.

[Milwaukee Brewers]

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