Cincinnati Reds Release Ty France and Nick Martini

First baseman Ty France and outfielder Nick Martini have elected free agency after the Cincinnati Reds outrighted them from the 40-man roster. France, who struggled with a .251 batting average and a .683 OPS after being traded from Seattle, was projected to earn approximately $8.6 million in arbitration, prompting the Reds to avoid non-tendering him. Martini, who also had a disappointing season, joined France in refusing the outright assignment. Meanwhile, right-hander Tejay Antone accepted his assignment to Triple-A Louisville as he continues to recover from multiple elbow surgeries. The Reds also announced that catcher Austin Wynns was outrighted and became a free agent, while Christian Roa was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins. These moves signal a broader roster overhaul for the Reds as they prepare for the offseason.