Reds trade RHP Kyle Nicolas to Orioles for cash

Field Level MediaField Level Media|published: Thu 4th June, 14:28 2026
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Kyle Nicolas (62) delves a pitch in the fourth inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.Cincinnati Reds pitcher Kyle Nicolas (62) delves a pitch in the fourth inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels, Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Reds traded reliever Kyle Nicolas to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

The 27-year-old right-hander is 1-0 with an 8.59 ERA in seven relief appearances this season with the Reds.


Nicolas is 4-4 with a 4.96 ERA in 93 career games (zero starts) with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2023-25) and Reds.

The Orioles optioned Nicolas to Triple-A Norfolk and designated right-hander Eduarniel Nunez for assignment.

The Reds also sent catcher Jose Trevino (left hamstring) to Triple-A Louisville on a rehab assignment.


--Field Level Media

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