Reds to face Tigers tomorrow evening, Dietrich asks for release

The Cincinnati Reds play the first of two exhibition games with the Detroit Tigers tomorrow evening at Great American Ballpark. Coverage begins at 5:25 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP. The teams will open the 2020 season Friday night also in Cincinnati with pregame at 4:40 pm also on News Radio WHOP.

MLB.com reports Cincinnati Reds outfielder Derek Dietrich has exercised the opt-out in his contract and has been released. Dietrich was brought back by the Reds on a minor league contract over the winter.