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Coming off a 2025 MLB Wild Card appearance, the Cincinnati Reds are confident they can get back to the playoffs.
The Cincinnati Reds offered star shortstop Elly De La Cruz a historic contract extension that he turned down in 2025, Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall revealed Friday.
The Cincinnati Reds made Elly De La Cruz an unprecedented offer this week, but it was not enough to get him to sign on the dotted line. De La Cruz and the Reds have been in dialogue about a contract extension over the past year.
Cincinnati Reds stars Hunter Greene and Elly De La Cruz are continuing to receive more recognition, as they are both ranked within MLB Network's top 60 players on the top 100 list. De La Cruz checks in at No. 52 overall, while Greene is No. 45 overall.
On January 16, 2011, the Cincinnati Reds and star first baseman Joey Votto agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract extension. The Reds were hoping to lock up the 2010 National League's Most Valuable Player for a few years,
In Cincinnati for Redsfest, Francona saw the Los Angeles Dodgers spend even more to add outfielder Kyle Tucker, and the New York Mets — the team the Reds edged for the final playoff spot last season — spend big on shortstop Bo Bichette even though their infield was already full.
Elly De La Cruz is one of the brightest young stars in baseball, and at just 24 years old, he’s already made quite a name for himself. So it’s no surprise that the Reds would want to sign him to a long-term extension.
The #Reds today signed RHP Pierce Johnson to a one-year Major League contract with a mutual option for 2027 and designated RHP Yosver Zulueta for assignment. Make sure you bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!
Johnson can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for games pitched: $100,000 each for 45 and each additional five through 65. Johnson also can earn $375,000 for games finished: $125,000 apiece for 30, 40 and 50. He would receive a $500,000 assignment bonus if traded.
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