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Reds Trade Addition Predicted To Sign 2-Year, $20M Deal With Athletics

Reds Trade Addition Predicted To Sign 2-Year, $20M Deal With Athletics

Summary

The Cincinnati Reds added pitcher Zack Littell last season, but they do not plan to keep him. It is predicted that Littell might sign a two-year deal worth $20 million with the Oakland Athletics to strengthen their pitching lineup.

Key Facts

  • The Cincinnati Reds decided to add players during the trade deadline last season to reach the postseason.
  • Pitcher Zack Littell was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Reds.
  • The Reds are not retaining Littell for the next season.
  • Ryan Finkelstein predicts Littell will sign a two-year, $20 million contract with the Oakland Athletics.
  • Littell pitched 186 2/3 innings and started 32 games last season.
  • The Athletics need more quality starting pitchers and are seen as a suitable team for Littell.
  • Littell is considered a solid, reliable pitcher, though not a major star in free agency.

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