The Reds have made the first big move of the August waiver period, dealing a young outfielder for an older, more famous one as they set their sights on the playoffs.
Jim Edmonds To Get Immediate Playing Time With Reds
John Fay has Monday’s Reds lineup, and there’s a brand new name right there in the middle:
The newly-acquired Jim Edmonds will, at least for one day, bat fifth and play center field in place of Drew Stubbs. Chris Carpenter is a righty and Edmonds is left-handed, giving Cincinnati the platoon advantage.
Read Article >Brewers Trade Jim Edmonds To Reds In Exchange For Chris Dickerson
Eager to land an all-around upgrade in the outfield, the Reds have gone out and swung August’s first major waiver trade, landing Jim Edmonds from the Brewers:
Edmonds, who turned 40 years old in June, has had a tremendous season in Milwaukee, batting .286 with discipline, power, and good defense in center field. The lefty comes at a low salary and still features most of the skills that made him one of the best players in baseball earlier in the decade, and he should end up seeing significant playing time down the stretch in an outfield that’s featured the disappointing Drew Stubbs.
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