St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds make deals at MLB Winter Meetings
Story Highlights
- The St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds made a deal Tuesday at the MLB Winter Meetings.
- The Cardinals sent starting pitcher Jack Flaherty to the Reds in exchange for outfielder Aristides Aquino.
- The move comes as the Cardinals look to bolster their offense, while the Reds continue to rebuild.
The Deal
The Cardinals sent starting pitcher Jack Flaherty to the Reds in exchange for outfielder Aristides Aquino.
Flaherty, 26, has been a key part of the Cardinals' rotation in recent years, but he struggled in 2022, going 0-1 with a 4.65 ERA in 11 starts.
Aquino, 28, is a former top prospect who has struggled to find his footing in the majors. He hit .222 with 15 home runs and 46 RBIs in 102 games for the Reds last season.
The Cardinals' Perspective
The Cardinals are hoping that Aquino can provide a boost to their offense, which ranked 25th in the majors in runs scored last season.
Flaherty has been a solid starter for the Cardinals, but he has struggled with injuries in recent years.
The Cardinals are hoping that the move will allow them to compete for a World Series title in 2023.
The Reds' Perspective
The Reds are in the midst of a rebuild, and they are looking to add young players who can help them compete in the future.
Flaherty is a young pitcher with a lot of upside, and the Reds believe that he can be a key part of their rotation in the years to come.
Aquino is a talented hitter who has not yet reached his full potential. The Reds are hoping that he can develop into a star in Cincinnati.
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