It was reported earlier this offseason that the Reds had an interest in free-agent reliever Carlos Estevez. Estevez signed a two-year deal with the Royals on Wednesday. He posted a 3.90 ERA with 31 saves and a plus 27.
The Reds have added five established major leaguers from outside the organization to their roster and four were in the postseason last year.
The Giants will save $6 million by trading Rogers but aren't expected to spend that money on external additions this offseason.
The Cincinnati Reds acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash from the San Francisco Giants for minor league pitcher Braxton Roxby.
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The Reds added an established arm to their bullpen mix on Wednesday, acquiring left-hander Taylor Rogers from the Giants in exchange for Minor League right-hander Braxton Roxby, a source told MLB.com's Mark Sheldon.
As the MLB offseason continues, the Giants and Reds have completed a trade that sends former all-star Taylor Rogers to Cincinnati.
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