We have a notable trade across Major League Baseball on Thursday.
According to MLB.com’s transaction tracker, the Cincinnati Reds have traded outfielder Rece Hinds to the Miami Marlins. Hinds has since been optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville.
MLBTradeRumors.com’s Darragh McDonald was quick to the news, and wrote (on May 21):
“The Reds, who designated him [Rece Hinds] for assignment a few days ago, receive right-hander Zach McCambley in return. The Marlins will have to open a 40-man spot for Hinds to make this official. The logs also indicate that infielder Graham Pauley is being recalled.”
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Cincinnati Reds Trade Rece Hinds to the Marlins in MLB Trade
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JULY 08: Rece Hinds #77 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a double during the fourth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 08, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
Rece Hinds is a three-year MLB player who has struggled in his time with the Reds. He made his MLB debut in 2024 and played 24 games with the Reds that season, but that’s been the most games he’s played at the MLB level in a season.
Originally a 2nd round draft pick by the Reds in 2019, Hinds holds a career batting average of .172 with seven home runs, 19 RBI, and an OPS of .648 in 122 total at-bats.
Considering he’s already been optioned by the Marlins, Hinds will have to prove himself at the minor league level before getting a shot with the big league team.
In 33 at-bats this season, Hinds is hitting .121 with four hits and an OPS+ of 4.
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Social Media Reactions to Reds-Marlins Trade
GettyCINCINNATI, OHIO – JULY 09: Rece Hinds #77 of the Cincinnati Reds hits a 458-foot home run to left in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park on July 09, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
It might be a small MLB trade in the grand scheme of things, but there is still a pouring of social media reactions from Thursday’s trade news:
MLB Trade: Cincinnati Reds Deal 3-Year Outfielder to Miami Marlins