The Cincinnati Reds have signed outfielder JJ Bleday to a one-year Major League contract worth $1.4MM, with additional incentives, pending a roster move. Bleday, selected fourth overall in the 2019 draft by the Marlins, experienced a notable decline in 2025 after a breakout 2024 season, hitting only .212 with 14 homers. Despite being a left-handed hitter in a crowded outfield, the Reds may be exploring trades for roster adjustments. Bleday’s performance will be closely monitored as he aims to bounce back in a more favorable hitting environment at The Great American Ballpark.
