Reports: Reds reach deal with OF JJ Bleday

Field Level Media|published: 12/27/2025, 12:07pm EST

May 22, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics center fielder JJ Bleday (33) advances to third on a failed pick off attempt by Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (31) during the third inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Reds reached a one-year deal with outfielder JJ Bleday, multiple outlets reported on Saturday.

Bleday, 28, is a former No. 4 overall draft pick who bats left-handed and can play all three outfield positions.

Bleday batted .212 with 14 homers and 39 RBIs in 98 games last season with the Athletics.

He is a career .215 hitter with 49 home runs and 142 RBIs in 404 games with the Miami Marlins (2022) and A's.

The Marlins drafted Bleday2019 out of Vanderbilt.

--Field Level Media