Scooter Gennett was picked up for absolutely nothing by the Cincinnati Reds. The Milwaukee Brewers felt that they would be better off by designating him for assignment after the 2016 season than to pay him $2.5M to play for them in 2017. The Reds felt that the infielder was worth that price and scooped him up on waivers. All that he’s done since then is hit .303/.351/.508 and become an All-Star for Cincinnati in 295 games played.
For Scooter Gennett being picked up by Cincinnati wasn’t just another chance. He was coming home, so-to-speak. He was born in Cincinnati and lived here in his early childhood before he moved to Florida.