US EditionCincinnati Reds Ink OF JJ Bleday to 1-Year, $1.4M Deal, Seek More Bats
JJ Bleday joins the Reds on a $1.4 million deal to provide versatile outfield depth after hitting .212 with 14 homers last season, while the team pursues additional offensive options.
- On Dec. 27, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds signed outfielder JJ Bleday to a one-year, $1.4 million deal, MLB.com and Robert Murray reported.
- Having been DFA'd and non-tendered, JJ Bleday became a free agent last month after hitting.212 with 14 homers following the 2019 MLB Draft, fourth overall from Vanderbilt University baseball program.
- In 2025 he recorded a.698 OPS and-.3 WAR in 98 games and has a career.215 average with 49 homers and 142 RBIs.
- To add Bleday, the Cincinnati Reds designated right-handed reliever Keegan Thompson for assignment and remain active in trade talks, including for Luis Robert Jr.
- With constrained payroll, Cincinnati Reds front office had about $1-to-5 million to work with, prioritizing bullpen signings like Emilio Pagán and Caleb Ferguson while exploring position player upgrades.
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