The Cincinnati Reds acquired third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a trade. The Pirates received reliever Taylor Rogers and minor league shortstop Sammy Stafura in return. The Reds will assume Hayes' contract, which runs through 2029. Hayes, known for his elite defense, has struggled offensively recently. The trade addresses Cincinnati's defensive needs, though they'll likely continue seeking offensive upgrades. Rogers is expected to be traded by Pittsburgh soon.

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