The Cincinnati Reds are making a notable addition to their outfield, as they have reached an agreement with Austin Hays on a one-year, $5 million contract, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal includes $1 million in incentives as well.

A promotional stunt previously pitted Pirates SP Paul Skenes, Reds SS Elly De La Cruz and Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson against each other ahead of the reveal.

The makers of MLB The Show announced this week the 2025 edition of the game will feature three cover athletes for the first time: Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Pau

Seeking right-handed offense for the outfield has been a Reds priority throughout this offseason. With less than two weeks before Spring Training opens, it appeared that they could finally check that box.

It's official: Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is the cover star of "MLB The Show 25." Also on the cover with De La Cruz are Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, the baseball video game franchise announced Tuesday.

For the first time in the nearly 20-year history of the MLB The Show video game, a Cincinnati Reds star will be featured on the cover.

For the first time, MLB The Show will feature three cover athletes. The baseball video game franchise from Sony’s San Diego Studio will spotlight three up-and-coming Major League Baseball stars:

The cover athletes and release date for MLB The Show 25 appear online, giving fans a first look at the highly anticipated game.

According to MLB’s baserunning metrics from Statcast via baseballsavant.com, the Orioles went from being one of the best teams in terms of adding value on the bases in 2023 to league average in 2024.

Sony Interactive Entertainment’s San Diego Studio this week revealed Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson and Paul Skenes as the cover athletes for MLB The Show 25.