Ryan Raburn

The Reds have come to terms on a minor league contract with the veteran outfielder. Raburn will report to the Reds major league spring training facility with a chance to earn a spot on the big league roster.

Fantasy Impact

Raburn had a very disappointing 2016 with Colorado. He will look to revive his career with the Reds. His most likely role would be as a platoon option in left or right field, along with Scott Schebler and Desmond Jennings. There is no real fantasy upside here.

Ryan Raburn launched a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth inning of a blowout game against the Braves on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

This home run was his 8th in 145 at-bats. Raburn doesn't get nearly enough playing time to be worthy of starting in fantasy lineups. He only gets one or two starts a week and pinch hits the rest of the time.

Raburn hit a pinch-hit solo HR off James Shields in seventh of the Rockies' 6-3 win over the Padres on Sunday afternoon.

Fantasy Impact

Raburn is the definition of a platoon player who excels at being called upon only a couple times a week as a situational hitter and lefty masher. In Cleveland last year, he posted a .936 OPS in only 173 at-bats. He should be an intriguing DFS play at Coors Field in the future against lefties.

The Indians declined the $3M option on DH/OF Ryan Raburn. He will take the $100K buyout and become a free agent.

Fantasy Impact

Ryan Raburn was a left-handed pitcher killer in 2015 with eight home runs and a 1.004 OPS in 151 at-bats. Wherever he signs, expect the 34-year-old to continue to offer value as a platoon player in daily leagues.

DH/OF Ryan Raburn scored a run and went 1-for-3 with an RBI double in Monday's win over the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Ryan Raburn got the start with LHP David Price on the mound. Raburn continues to be a weapon for the Indians against left-handed pitching, with .936 OPS over 151 plate appearances.