The Cincinnati Reds acquired Pittsburgh Pirates' Gold Glove third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes in a trade involving reliever Taylor Rogers and prospect Sammy Stafura. Hayes, under team control through 2029, significantly upgrades the Reds' defense, providing flexibility and allowing for Noelvi Marte's shift to right field. While his hitting is a question mark, manager Terry Francona is optimistic about a potential change of scenery. The trade also included cash considerations.

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