Reds acquire Connor Joe in trade with Padres

Field Level Media|published: Sat 10th May, 02:42 2025

Apr 18, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Connor Joe (24) bats during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Connor Joe saw his brief stint with his hometown franchise end on Friday, as the San Diego Padres traded the outfielder/first baseman to the Cincinnati Reds.

The Padres received minor league right-hander Andrew Moore and cash in the deal.

Joe most recently was playing for Triple-A El Paso after going 0-for-9 with six strikeouts in seven games for the Padres this year. He signed a one-year, $1 million contract with San Diego in February.

Joe was born in San Diego, went to nearby Poway High School and played at the University of San Diego.

The 32-year-old right-handed hitter previously played in the majors for the San Francisco Giants (2019), the Colorado Rockies (2021-22) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2023-24).

In 445 career games, Joe has a .241 batting average, a .335 on-base percentage, a .389 slugging percentage, 35 homers and 141 RBIs.

The Reds cleared a spot for Joe on their 40-man roster by putting Tyler Callihan on the 60-day injured list. The left fielder/second baseman broke his left forearm after colliding with the wall while attempting to make a catch on Monday.

Moore, 25, had no decisions and a 4.15 ERA in six relief appearances for Double-A Chattanooga this year.

--Field Level Media