Reds Report:Two quiet Reds moves already making loud impact in division

Two unheralded moves by the Cincinnati Reds in the last 11 months are having double impact for the impact the Reds got and the Chicago Cubs didn't. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Mon Jun 10 2024 [For subscribers] [Two quiet Reds moves already making loud impact in division]( [Gordon Wittenmyer Reds-Cubs photo]( Two unheralded moves by the Cincinnati Reds in the last 11 months are having double impact for the impact the Reds got and the Chicago Cubs didn't. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Carson Spiers (68) throws to the San Diego Padres as thunderstorms make their way to Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati Wednesday, May 22, 2024.]( [For subscribers] ['Chip on my shoulder': How Spiers might force Reds to rethink yo-yo role]( Cincinnati Reds rookie Carson Spiers has been the yo-yo of the staff so far. But he might be pitching too well to send back to the minors this time. [READ MORE]( [Jun 9, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) pitches against the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Great American Ball Park.]( [Frankie Montas records just four outs as the Cubs beat the Reds]( Frankie Montas recorded as many outs as runs allowed on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. [READ MORE]( [Daytona Tortugas infielder Ricardo Cabrera gives a thumbs-up, as players arrive at Jackie Robinson Ballpark and get settled in the clubhouse, Wednesday, April 3, 2024.]( [Who is Ricardo Cabrera? Reds' 19-year-old prospect heats up at Daytona]( On Sunday, Reds infield prospect Ricardo Cabrera hit his seventh home run of the season for the Low-A Daytona Tortugas. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Emilio Pagan (15) delivers a pitch in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( [Reds reliever Emilio Pagán lands on the injured list with a lat injury]( Emilio Pagán had a 4.43 ERA in 2024 in his first season in the Reds' bullpen. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](