Rays, Reds Make First Trade of Offseason
Summary
The Tampa Bay Rays made the first trade of the offseason by acquiring outfielder Ryan Vilade from the Cincinnati Reds for cash. Vilade, who can play both outfield and first base, will aim to make the Rays' roster for the upcoming season. This trade creates more roster flexibility for the Reds as they enter free agency.Key Facts
- The Tampa Bay Rays acquired Ryan Vilade from the Cincinnati Reds.
- The trade involved cash considerations but no other players.
- Vilade has played for multiple MLB teams, including the Colorado Rockies and Cincinnati Reds.
- He has a batting average of .141 with one home run in Major League Baseball.
- Throughout his minor league career, Vilade has hit .280 with 71 home runs.
- The Reds picked up Vilade off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals in June.
- Cincinnati gains a spot on its 40-man roster, allowing them to add new players.
- Vilade was drafted in the second round by the Colorado Rockies in 2017.
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