Jose Trevino

With Spencer Steer (shoulder) still unable to throw and Will Benson sent to Triple-A, it looks like Lux will get the first shot to be the regular left fielder against right-handed pitching and his spot in the middle of the order could make for solid RBI value. That means Jeimer Candelario will also get to be in the starting lineup at third base, with Christian Encarnacion-Strand at first. The Reds full Opening Day lineup is: TJ Friedl CF, Matt McLain 2B, Elly De La Cruz SS, Gavin Lux LF, Jeimer Candelario 3B, Spencer Steer DH, Christian Encarnacion-Strand 1B, Jake Fraley RF, and Jose Trevino C.

The two sides agreed to the deal on Thursday afternoon and it didn't take them long to make it official. Trevino is expected to open the season as the Reds' primary catcher with Tyler Stephenson (oblique) starting the season on the injured list.

3:50pm: The Reds officially announced that they have signed Trevino through 2027 with a club option for 2028. 1:25pm: The Reds and catcher Jose Trevino have reportedly agreed to an extension. The Paragon Sports International client was already under contract for $3.425MM for 2025 and set to hit free agency after that. This new deal…

Trevino has a .236 batting average, 32 homers and 141 RBIs over seven major league seasons with Texas and the Yankees.