Cincinnati Reds extend catcher Jose Trevino's contract to $15 million

The Cincinnati Reds have signed their new catcher, Jose Trevino, to a $15 million contract extension. This deal includes a fourth-year option and comes just three months after he was acquired from the New York Yankees. Trevino, 32, was a backup catcher for the Yankees last season and was an All-Star in 2022. He has played 1,274 games in Major League Baseball since his career began in 2018, with a batting average of .236. The Reds traded for Trevino on December 20, sending pitcher Fernando Cruz and catcher Alex Jackson to the Yankees in return. They did not expect Trevino to take on such a crucial role so soon. Recently, starting catcher Tyler Stephenson suffered an oblique strain, which will keep him out for several weeks. This injury has elevated Trevino's importance on the team. The Reds hope to make a strong postseason run under new manager Terry Francona.