The Reds traded Fernando Cruz to the Yankees on Friday for catcher Jose Trevino. On Monday, Cruz posted a heartfelt goodbye to Reds fans. "It has been three wonderful years for me and my family, enjoying this beautiful sport with wonderful teammates coaches and families at this level,

Just as Trevino’s trade created a void at backup catcher for the Yankees, the Reds will need to replace a workhorse pitcher who appeared in a team-high 69 games, including three starts as an opener.

Jose Trevino was an All-Star for the Yankees in 2022 but was a backup the last 2 years. Fernando Cruz took a long path to rookie success in '23.

9:20pm: Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that reliever Fernando Cruz and non-roster catcher Alex Jackson are headed back to New York. 9:19pm: The Reds are acquiring Jose Trevino from the Yankees, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

The New York Yankees traded catcher Jose Trevino to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night, according to Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

The Yankees have traded the veteran catcher to the Reds in exchange for reliever Fernando Cruz and catcher Alex Jackson.

The catcher swap likely slots Jackson in a backup role behind starter Austin Wells, who appeared in 115 game for the Yankees in 2024.

Nick Krall Explains Cincinnati Reds' Trade With New York Yankees for Jose Trevino. Cincinnati Reds President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall Disccuses Trading For Catcher Jose Trevino. Trevino is known for his defense and his ability to frame pitches.