Albert

Almora Jr.

The 29-year-old outfielder sat out the 2023 campaign after being released by the Reds following the conclusion of the 2022 season. He resurfaced in the Puerto Rican Winter League this year, where he slashed an underwhelming .216/.286/.284 with zero homers, 12 RBI and a 27/10 K/BB ratio over 148 plate appearances. Defense has always been his calling card, but the Diamondbacks are already flush with stellar defensive outfielders.

Almora Jr. went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last Friday and will test the free agent waters rather than head to Triple-A Louisville. The 28-year-old remains an excellent defensive outfielder, but hit just .223/.282/.349 with five home runs across 235 plate appearances this season for the Reds.

Just three days after being activated from the injured list, Almora gets the boot off of the Reds 40-man roster to make room for Matt Reynolds who is returning from the injured list. Almora, 28, hit just .223/.282/.349 with five homers, 29 RBI and a 46/17 K/BB ratio across 235 plate appearances with the Reds this season. Given his defensive prowess, there’s a chance that another club could be willing to take a chance on waivers.

Almora will rejoin the Reds’ outfield rotation ahead of Tuesday’s series opener against the Cubs following a nearly three-week absence due to a right shoulder contusion.

Almora Jr. landed on the injured list back in late August with a right shoulder contusion, but should rejoin the Reds in a reserve outfield role sometime this week.

Almora made some spectacular catches in Friday’s game against the Pirates but landed on the injured list with a right shoulder contusion. He was hitting .226/.283/.354 with five homers and three steals across 231 plate appearances.

Almora doubled in two runs in the second inning off an otherwise effective Jesús Luzardo. The former Cub also singled. A solid game for Almora after coming off the COVID-19 list, but he’s not someone you can trust in fantasy formats.

Almora is in the Reds’ starting lineup for Monday’s series opener against the Marlins. He’s been out since mid-July on the COVID-19 injured list.

Almora landed on the COVID-19 injured list on July 12. He should be back with the Reds next week.

There is no other info at this time. Stuart Fairchild will fill the roster vacancy for Cincinnati.