REDSRESIGNBACKUPCATCHERLuke Maile TO1YEARDEAL

Reds deal secures key mentor for young pitching staff.

Cincinnati Reds have re-signed backup catcher Luke Maile to a one-year contract with an option for the 2025 season. The move secures a key veteran mentor for the team's young pitching staff.
The financial terms of the contract have not been disclosed by the Reds, but it's reported that the guaranteed value of the deal is $3.5 million.
Maile, who had a batting average of .235 with six home runs and 25 RBIs in 72 games in the previous season, will serve as a backup to Reds primary catcher Tyler Stephenson.
Acknowledged for his work with the Reds' young pitchers, Maile is an important figure within the team and particularly for rookies like Andrew Abbott, whose 21 big league starts, 20 were caught by Maile.
Beyond his contribution on the field, Maile is recognized as a vital team leader. His influence on the team during a rough start to their 2023 season was significant in steering them towards becoming surprise contenders for a postseason spot in the last half of the year.