The Cincinnati Reds signed Alex Blandino to a minor league contract in November. That news probably didn’t get your attention, but there's a development to it that should.
After signing a minor-league deal with the Cincinnati Reds this offseason, infielder Alex Blandino is now looking to reinvent his career as a knuckleballer.
Old faces in old places! Shin-Soo Choo got on-base at a ridiculous 42.3% rate during the 2013 season for the Cincinnati Reds, eventually garnering some down-ballot MVP votes before entering free agency for the first time.
The Giants are signing infielder Alex Blandino to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training.
Blandino, 28, was Cincinnati’s first-round pick back in 2014 but has yet to produce in 279 trips to the plate as a big leaguer (.226/.339/.291).
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Luis Oviedo and Cincinnati Reds catcher Alex Blandino had a funny moment prior to Monday’s game between their teams.
Alex Blandino will replace him on the active roster, although it's Kyle Farmer who will replace him in Tuesday's lineup.
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