Reds Sign All-Star Trevino to $15 Million Extension

The Cincinnati Reds have signed former New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino to a three-year, $15 million extension just months after acquiring him in a trade. Trevino's role has become crucial due to an oblique injury sidelining starting catcher Tyler Stephenson, potentially giving him a significant opportunity to impact the team. The Reds, who finished fourth in the NL Central last season, have hired Terry Francona as their new manager to revitalize the team. Meanwhile, outfielder Alex Verdugo has signed a one-year deal worth $1.5 million with the Atlanta Braves, although he will begin the season in Triple-A to make up for lost spring training time. Verdugo's performance with the Yankees last season was subpar, leading to a challenging free agency period. Both players aim to rebound and contribute significantly to their new teams in the upcoming season.