Reds shortstop prospect Edwin Arroyo missed all of last season after suffering a shoulder injury during spring training.

The White Sox were working on a deal that would have sent All-Star center fielder to the Reds, but the two sides couldn't come to an agreement, according to The Athletic. The holdup appeared to be how much of Robert's remaining salary the Reds would have taken on in a deal and Cincinnati ended up pivoting to signing Austin Hays in free agency.

The Cincinnati Reds have made their intention of adding to the roster very clear, as they signed outfielder Austin Hays

The Reds have added five established major leaguers from outside the organization to their roster and four were in the postseason last year.

The Reds have acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash considerations from the Giants in exchange for minor league reliever Braxton Roxby.