{"id":94849,"date":"2025-01-29T18:46:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T23:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=94849"},"modified":"2025-01-29T18:46:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T23:46:19","slug":"reds-acquire-all-star-reliever-taylor-rogers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/01\/29\/reds-acquire-all-star-reliever-taylor-rogers\/","title":{"rendered":"Reds Acquire All-Star Reliever Taylor Rogers from SF Giants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Left-handed reliever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/rogerta01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-29_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Taylor Rogers<\/a> is on his way to the Cincinnati Reds after a Wednesday trade, according to reports. In return, the San Francisco Giants received minor-league pitcher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=roxby-000bra&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-29_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Braxton Roxby<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Reds make a big addition to their bullpen by picking up the 34-year-old Rogers. The former All-Star is in the last year of his contract and is owed $12 million in 2025. It&#8217;s a move that appears to be about clearing cap space for the Giants, although they did receive the 25-year-old Roxby in return. He is a right-handed reliever who struggled in Double-A last year, but has shown flashes elsewhere in the minors.<\/p>\n<p>The Rogers twins have been split up, leaving San Francisco with a large hole in their bullpen. Conversely, the Reds have added an important piece and are showing their intent to compete in 2025. Robert Murray of FanSided first reported the news.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Trade: The Cincinnati Reds are acquiring reliever Taylor Rogers from the San Francisco Giants for right-hander Braxton Roxby, according to sources familiar with the deal.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ByRobertMurray\/status\/1884715821077061748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 29, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>How the Taylor Rogers Trade Impacts the Reds<\/h2>\n<p>The Reds bullpen had an ERA of 4.09 last year, ranking them in the bottom half of the league. Rogers not only brings across much-needed experience but results too. He had the best year of his career in 2024, pitching 60 innings to a 2.40 ERA. His sinker-sweeper mix consistently produced weak contact. He was in the 91st percentile for exit velocity and 90th for hard-hit percentage. Also, adding a left-handed option in the bullpen is a positive. Cincinnati currently has the experienced pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mollsa01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-29_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Moll<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/suterbr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-29_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brent Suter<\/a> to provide left-handed relief, but it is hard to turn down a third option.<\/p>\n<p>The Giants are also said to be sending over money as a part of the deal. Even so, he will likely be their third or fourth highest-paid player. Plus, the deal is likely to push the Reds&#8217; total payroll over $110 million for the first time since 2022. It&#8217;s clear Reds ownership feels they can compete in 2025, and with an impressive core of young players, it&#8217;s very easy to see why.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Can confirm Robert&#8217;s report. The Reds will also receive money from the Giants <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FeyMNJ5jCX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/FeyMNJ5jCX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 C. Trent Rosecrans (@ctrent) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ctrent\/status\/1884719992240759154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 29, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>The Impact of Rogers&#8217; Loss on the Giants<\/h3>\n<p>A team already struggling for left-handed relievers, many Giants fans may feel this is a strange move. San Francisco appears to be clearing cap space with the deal, particularly since Roxby was ranked as the 44th-best Reds prospect. Giants ownership has made its plans to cut payroll this year clear, but many will speculate whether this move paves the way for a potential free-agent signing. The team recently signed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lucchjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-29_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joey Lucchesi<\/a> to a minor league deal as a left-handed option, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/milleer01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-29_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Erik Miller<\/a> now faces pressure to build on his promising 2024 season.<\/p>\n<p>The consequences of this deal for the Giants are yet unknown. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wadela01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-29_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LaMonte Wade Jr.<\/a> remains in trade rumors, which could clear the way for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/alonspe01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-29_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pete Alonso<\/a>. However, the Giants&#8217; front office has made it clear they don&#8217;t want to block <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/register\/player.fcgi?id=eldrid000bry&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-29_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bryce Eldridge<\/a>&#8216;s rapid climb to the major leagues. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/flaheja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-29_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jack Flaherty<\/a>&#8216;s <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/01\/02\/jack-flaherty-contract-rumors\/\" target=\"_self\">landing spot continues to remain a mystery<\/a>, but after their failed pursuit of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/burneco01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2025-01-29_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corbin Burnes<\/a>, San Francisco feels like a good landing spot.<\/p>\n<p>Andrew Baggarly has since reported the Giants have no plans to reinvest the money saved and that they sent $6 million over in the trade.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"bluesky-embed\" data-bluesky-uri=\"at:\/\/did:plc:k4gm5ltulusdc676ewtjlxxa\/app.bsky.feed.post\/3lgw2fewbhk25\" data-bluesky-cid=\"bafyreifvxqnp6a3oayx7bonsls2ahp5hkwvlv57yi636bkyvlbebq3tvuy\">\n<p lang=\"en\">Just talked to Posey. He said he hated breaking up the Rogers twins, but they wanted to create chances for younger arms in the bullpen. Doesn&#8217;t sound like there are plans to reinvest the $6M SF saved. &#8220;We&#8217;ll keep looking. I will say, we feel pretty set with the roster the way it is right now.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Andrew Baggarly (<a  href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/did:plc:k4gm5ltulusdc676ewtjlxxa?ref_src=embed\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@andrewbaggarly.bsky.social<\/a>) <a  href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/did:plc:k4gm5ltulusdc676ewtjlxxa\/post\/3lgw2fewbhk25?ref_src=embed\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.bsky.app\/static\/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This of course does not rule out future deals, but it is a point Posey has made very clear. He is happy with the young arms available to him in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: \u00a9 Geoff Burke-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers is on his way to the Cincinnati Reds after a Wednesday trade, according to reports. In return, the San Francisco Giants received minor-league pitcher Braxton Roxby. The Reds make a big addition to their bullpen by picking up the 34-year-old Rogers. 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