The Reds and White Sox had serious trade discussions about a deal involving All-Star outfielder Luis Robert Jr. according to Ken Rosenthal. Ultimately, the asking price was too high and the Reds pivoted.

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The Cincinnati Reds continued their roster build ahead of spring training with the acquisition of a left-handed arm to bolster the pitching staff.

The Reds signed La Sorsa to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports. The lefty reliever will receive $780,000 if in the majors. La Sorsa, 26, has posted a 4.47 ERA and 42:12 K:BB over 50.1 innings across parts of two seasons at the big-league level.

The Pirates should finish their offseason with a big trade for Luis Robert Jr of the White Sox after the Reds could not close the deal.

Rehabbing veteran left-hander Wade Miley expects to be ready to provide a boost for the Cincinnati Reds by the end of May.

Abreu, 29, spent this past season in Japan with the Saitama Seibu Lions, holding a 2.39 ERA and 33:20 K:BB over 49 innings. The right-handed reliever has collected a 4.58 ERA and 136:78 K:BB over 135.2 frames covering parts of four big-league seasons. He's likely headed to the Triple-A Louisville bullpen to begin the 2025 season.

In conjunction with the 25th season of Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball in 2025, the Reds and their Minor League affiliate, the Dayton Dragons, will say thank you to Dragons fans when the Reds close out their spring training schedule with a game at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton.

Seeking right-handed offense for the outfield has been a Reds priority throughout this offseason. With less than two weeks before Spring Training opens, it appeared that they could finally check that box.

On Tuesday, the Reds announced they have invited 15 non-roster players to Major League Spring Training, headlined by right-hander Chase Burns, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Burns will be joined by pitchers Jose Acuña,

The Reds have agreed to a minor-league deal with left-handed pitcher Joe La Sorsa that includes an invite to spring training. The left-hander has a 4.47 ERA in 41 career appearances with the Rays and Nationals.