Former Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Amed Rosario and Brandon Leibrandt were designated for assignment by the Reds to make room for the return of Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Matt McLain from the 60-day injured list, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Rosario is now a free agent this winter but hit the market a few days earlier since he was designated for assignment on Monday.
Both infielders, currently on rehab assignments in the Arizona Fall League, required roster spots as their maximum rehab period concluded.
Of the two players removed from the roster, Rosario was likely to be off it soon regardless.