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Reds Sign Bleday, Acquire Myers Amid Payroll Limit Concerns

1/7/2026

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The Cincinnati Reds signed lefty JJ Bleday for $1.4 million and acquired righty Dane Myers from the Miami Marlins during the holiday season.
The moves are low-cost and controllable, suggesting the Reds may be nearing their payroll limit.
The team remains open to further additions, particularly in the outfield.
TJ Friedl, Gavin Lux, and Spencer Steer could be trade candidates to create salary space.

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The Cincinnati Reds signed lefty JJ Bleday for $1.4 million and acquired righty Dane Myers from the Miami Marlins during the holiday season.
The moves are low-cost and controllable, suggesting the Reds may be nearing their payroll limit.
The team remains open to further additions, particularly in the outfield.
TJ Friedl, Gavin Lux, and Spencer Steer could be trade candidates to create salary space.