Cincinnati Reds Sign Outfielder Austin Hays to a One-Year Deal. Hays played in 85 games for the Phillies and Orioles last season.

A huge Cincinnati Reds rumor claims the team was close on making a blockbuster trade for a young slugger recently.

As Terry Francona and company build out the Reds roster, Cincinnati has come to terms with a former All-Star pitcher.

The Cincinnati Reds reportedly made an addition to their outfield group on Tuesday, agreeing to terms with free agent Austin Hays.

The Cincinnati Reds signed Austin Hays to a one-year deal, adding power and depth to their outfield. At age 28, Hays brings a .262 batting average, 70

Inks one-year pact with Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Reds have increased their activity in recent days, but they reportedly fell short of making a major trade. According to The Athletic's

More on Albert Pujols' upside as a future manager, the Brewers' curious offseason, and the Rays' potential next star as well.

According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon, the Chicago White Sox were in talks with the Reds to trade star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. to

Earlier this offseason, I wrote about the additions the Cincinnati Reds could make with their newfound TV money. One of the possible signings I highlighted was a right-handed bat to platoon in the outfield with Jake Fraley.