The Reds trade relief pitcher Fernando Cruz to the Yankees for catcher
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The Reds trade relief pitcher Fernando Cruz to the Yankees for catcher

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The Reds trade relief pitcher Fernando Cruz to the Yankees for catcher

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The Reds trade relief pitcher Fernando Cruz to the Yankees for catcher

The Cincinnati Reds made a trade for a catcher late Friday night, sending a relief pitcher to the New York Yankees. The Reds sent right-handed pitcher Fernando Cruz and catcher Alex Jackson to the Yankees in exchange for catcher Jose Trevino. The 34-year-old Cruz has been a pitcher for the Reds each of the past three seasons and made his major debut in 2022 at age 32. In 141 games over three seasons, Cruz recorded a 4.52 ERA and 228 strikeouts. The veteran was often used in late game situations by former manager David Bell. In 2024, Cruz struck out 109 batters in just over 66 innings pitched, utilizing a split-finger delivery that was among baseball’s most untouchable throws last season. In Trevino, the Reds are acquiring a 32-year-old backstop who spent the first four seasons of his career with the Texas Rangers before joining the Yankees in 2022. Never known for his offensive talent, Trevino was named to the American League All-Star team in 2022 thanks to his glove. The Texas native also won a Gold Glove in New York this season. In seven seasons in the MLB, Trevino has hit .236 with 32 home runs and a .637 OPS. Defensively, Baseball-Reference credits Trevino with 45 defensive runs saved behind home plate. With Tyler Stephenson anchored in Terry Francona’s Reds starting lineup, Trevino will likely begin the season as the Reds’ backup catcher.

CINCINNATI –

The Cincinnati Reds made a trade for a catcher late Friday night, sending a relief pitcher to the New York Yankees.

The Reds sent right-handed pitcher Fernando Cruz and catcher Alex Jackson to the Yankees in exchange for catcher Jose Trevino.

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The 34-year-old Cruz played for the Reds each of the last three seasons and made his major debut in 2022 at the age of 32.

In 141 games over three seasons, Cruz recorded a 4.52 ERA and 228 strikeouts. The veteran was often used in late game situations by former coach David Bell.

In 2024, Cruz struck out 109 batters in just over 66 innings pitched, utilizing a split-finger delivery that was among baseball’s most untouchable throws last season.

With Trevino, the Reds are gaining a 32-year-old backstop who spent the first four seasons of his career with the Texas Rangers before moving to the Yankees in 2022.

Never known for his offensive acumen, Trevino made the American League All-Star team in 2022 thanks to his strength. The Texas native also won a Gold Glove in New York this season.

In seven seasons in the MLB, Trevino has hit .236 with 32 home runs and a .637 OPS. Defensively, Baseball-Reference credited Trevino with 45 defensive runs saved behind home plate.

With Tyler Stephenson anchored in Terry Francona’s Reds starting lineup, Trevino will likely begin the season as the Reds’ backup catcher.

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