The Reds signed Cuban SS Alfredo Rodriguez today. It was thought that the Reds originally had a deal with Rodrgiuez back in January. Here is the story from Charlie Wilmoth of MLB Trade Rumors:
The Reds have agreed to terms with Cuban shortstop Alfredo Rodriguez on a $7MM deal, MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez writes. Rodriguez is a strong defensive shortstop with good speed, as Sanchez notes. He was the 2014-15 Rookie of the Year in Cuba’s Serie Nacional.
Rodriguez ranked sixth on MLB.com’s list of the top international prospects available this signing period.