Reds Acquire Miguel Andujar from Athletics Before Trade Deadline

The Cincinnati Reds acquired utility player Miguel Andujar from the Sacramento Athletics in a trade that sent pitching prospect Kenya Huggins to the Athletics ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Andujar, a right-handed hitter and free agent after the season, has posted a strong .298 batting average with six home runs in 2025, showing exceptional performance against left-handed pitching with a .422 batting average and 1.036 OPS in limited plate appearances. While Andujar’s offensive contributions, particularly as a left-handed masher, add valuable depth to the Reds’ lineup, his defensive struggles and low walk rate limit his overall value, especially against right-handed pitching where his on-base percentage falls below .300. Huggins, a 22-year-old prospect with a 3.69 ERA in Single-A, provides the Athletics with a young pitching arm but is not considered a top prospect. The Reds appear to be targeting Andujar primarily as a designated hitter and platoon bat to bolster their offense during a playoff push, with hopes of unlocking better offensive production despite concerns about the sustainability of his current performance. This trade reflects Cincinnati's strategic move to enhance lineup flexibility and offensive potential down the stretch.