>>Reds Sign Myers, Designate Moustakas For Assignment
(Cincinnati, OH) — The Reds are adding a former All-Star to their lineup. Cincinnati announced it signed outfielder Wil Myers to a one-year deal, with a mutual option for the 2024 season. The contract is reportedly worth 7.5-million dollars and includes two-million dollars worth of incentives. Myers batted .261 with seven home runs and 41 RBI for the San Diego Padres last season. The Reds also designated veteran infielder Mike Moustakas for assignment and signed catcher Curt Casali to a one-year deal, which also includes a mutual option for 2024.
>>Cubs Sign Two Free Agents
(Chicago, IL) — The Chicago Cubs are staying active in free agency. The team signed starting pitcher Drew Smyly and catcher Tucker Barnhart to deals yesterday. Smyly’s contract is worth at least 19-million dollars over two years, and it includes a mutual option for the 2025 season. Barnhart will be paid six-and-a-half million dollars for 2023, and his deal has a player option for 2024. Smyly was 7-and-8 with a 3.47 ERA in 22 starts with the Cubs last season, while Barnhart hit .221 with a home run and 16 RBI in 94 games with Detroit.