Overview
- Cincinnati reached one-year agreements for 2026 with Gavin Lux ($5.525 million), Spencer Steer ($4 million), TJ Friedl ($3.8 million) and Will Benson ($1.725 million).
- The moves were completed before Thursday’s deadline, preventing salary arbitration hearings for the quartet.
- The four contracts total roughly $15.05 million for next season, as reported from the Cincinnati Enquirer’s figures.
- Lux is closest to free agency, making him a potential trade candidate based on the situation outlined in the coverage.
- The agreements keep key bats in place as the Reds prepare for 2026 with a roster widely viewed as stronger on the pitching side.