Cincinnati Reds

Reds right-hander Tejay Antone could return from Tommy Johny surgery in the 2025 season. (Source: MLB.com)

Fantasy Impact: Antone has dealt with brutal injury luck in his career as his most recent TJ surgery was not only the third of his career but was also accompanied by flexor mass tendon surgery as well. He re-upped with the Reds this winter. When healthy, the 31-year-old has been excellent as evidenced by his 2.47 career ERA across 45 appearances.

The Reds placed Julian Aguiar on the 60-day injured list. (Source: Gordon Wittenmyer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Reds needed to open a roster spot with the signing of Scott Barlow. Aguiar is set to miss the whole season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Spencer Steer is still recovering from the shoulder soreness he dealt with late last season. (Source: Gordon Wittenmyer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Steer is expected to serve as the designated hitter to open spring training for the Reds. He should slowly work back into the field as camp and games progress in spring training.

Rhett Lowder is "delayed" entering camp because of shoulder soreness that came up early January. (Source: Gordon Wittenmyer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: There is no structural damage for Lowder. He called it "nothing crazy" and expects to start a throwing program this week.

The Reds signed Josh Staumont to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal includes an invite to spring training. Staumont will have the chance to earn a spot in the Reds bullpen heading into Opening Day.

The Reds traded Casey Legumina to Mariners for cash (Source: Gordon Wittenmyer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Legumina was designated for assignment last week. He'll add pitching depth in the Mariners organization.

The Reds signed Albert Abreu to a minor league contract. (Source: Robert Murray on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The deal includes an invite to spring training. Abreu returns back to the states after pitching last season in Japan. He'll compete for a depth role in the Reds bullpen.

The Reds designated Owen White for assignment.

Fantasy Impact: White was dealt to the Reds just a few weeks ago. He will land on the waiver wire where he'll likely be claimed by another team.

The Giants have traded Taylor Rogers to the Reds in exchange for prospect Braxton Roxby. (Source: Robert Murray on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Rogers will likely find himself in a high leverage role in the Reds bullpen behind Alexis Diaz. He posted a 2.40 ERA across 60 innings in relief for the Giants last season.

The Reds signed Aaron Wilkerson to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Wilkerson has pitched in Korea the past two seasons. He'll add relief depth in the Reds organization.

The Reds signed Andy Yerzy to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: Yerzy will add depth behind the plate for the Reds after spending time in the Diamondbacks, Reds and Brewers organizations.

The Reds signed Alex Young to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal also includes an invite to spring training. Young will add depth in the bullpen for the Reds heading into spring training.

The Dodgers traded Arnaldo Lantigua to the Reds for international bonus pool money.

Fantasy Impact: The Dodgers used the extra for international bonus pool money to sign Roki Sasaki. Lantigua will add to the Reds farm system as a 19-year old prospect with upside.

The Reds re-signed Levi Jordan to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: The contract also includes an invite to spring training. Jordan appeared in seven games last season with the Reds. He'll continue to add depth in the outfield for the Reds organization.

The Reds re-signed Austin Wynns to a minor league deal.

Fantasy Impact: The contract also includes an invite to spring training. Wynns will continue to add depth behind the plate for the Reds.

The Orioles have claimed Roansy Contreras off waivers from the Reds. (Source: Orioles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Contreras will likely compete for a spot in the Orioles' bullpen in spring training. The 25-year-old posted a 4.35 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP in 49 games last season.

The Reds and Tyler Stephenson have agreed to a one-year, $4.925 million deal to avoid arbitration. (Source: Ari Alexander on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Stephenson posted a .258 batting average, with 19 home runs, and 66 RBI in 2024. The Reds did add Jose Trevino, but Stephenson should remain the starter for the Reds in 2025.

The Yankees acquired Alex Jackson from the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: Jackson will add catching depth for the Yankees who sent Jose Trevino back to the Reds. He had signed a minor league deal this offseason with the Reds after struggling last season with the Rays.

The Yankees acquired Fernando Cruz from the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: Cruz posted a 4.86 ERA across 69 appearances last season for the Reds. He figures to boast a role in the middle of the Yankees bullpen.

The Yankees have traded Jose Trevino to the Reds.

Fantasy Impact: Fernando Cruz and Alex Jackson were sent to the Yankees. Trevino is a solid defender behind the plate, but he struggled at the plate last season. He figures to backup Tyler Stephenson at catcher for the Reds.