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Scooter Gennett On Why He Didn’t Sign Anywhere This Winter
2020/05/scooter-gennett-free-agent-fine-not-playing.htmlFormer Reds, Brewers and Giants second baseman Scooter Gennett remains unsigned, and the 2018 All-Star chatted with Doug Fernandes of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune this week about his decision not to accept an offer over the winter. … Gennett details that he did receive some offers, but they were either non-guaranteed or not to his liking from a financial standpoint.
Quick Hits: Flores, Scooter, Nats, Zimmerman, Orioles
2020/01/quick-hits-flores-scooter-nats-zimmerman-orioles.htmlFree-agent second baseman Scooter Gennett recently held a workout that "a number of teams" attended, Bruce Levine of 670 The Score writes. … That jibes with the latest on Gennett from MLB Network's Jon Heyman, who tweets that roughly six clubs (including the Cubs) are interested in the former standout.
Cubs Reportedly Interested In Scooter Gennett
2020/01/cubs-reportedly-interested-in-scooter-gennett.htmlThe Cubs are showing interest in veteran second baseman Scooter Gennett, according to Bruce Levine of 670thescore.com (via Twitter). … Gennett is looking for a rebound opportunity after a brutal 2019 campaign.
Giants Release Scooter Gennett, Select Tyler Rogers
2019/08/giants-release-scooter-gennett-call-up-mauricio-dubon-tyler-rogers.htmlThe Giants announced a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday, most notably requesting unconditional release waivers on second baseman Scooter Gennett. … Gennett, 29, enjoyed a pair of excellent breakout seasons with the Reds in 2017-18, hitting a combined .303/.351/.508 with 50 homers in 1135 plate appearances, but his 2019 campaign has been a forgettable one.
Giants Designate Tyler Austin
2019/08/giants-designate-tyler-austin.htmlThat move opens 40-man and active roster space for newly acquired second baseman Scooter Gennett.
Giants To Acquire Scooter Gennett
2019/07/giants-to-acquire-scooter-gennett.htmlThe Giants have acquired second baseman Scooter Gennett from the Reds, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. … The 29-year-old Gennett, who's earning a $9.775MM salary, isn't under control past this season.
Yasiel Puig, Scooter Gennett Among Reds Who Are “In Play”
2019/07/yasiel-puig-scooter-gennett-among-reds-who-are-in-play.htmlAlong with the previously reported Raisel Iglesias and Tanner Roark, Reds outfielder Yasiel Puig and second baseman Scooter Gennett are "in play" as Wednesday's trade deadline nears, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (subscription required). … It would be logical to deal anyone who's down to his last year of control, which includes Roark, Puig and Gennett.
Injury Notes: Stroman, Pollock, Wood, Peralta, Reed, Gennett
2019/07/injury-notes-stroman-pollock-wood-peralta-reed-gennett.htmlThere has also been "no talk of IL at this point" about Scooter Gennett, Bell said, after Gennett left Wednesday's game with tightness in his left groin. … Gennett didn't play today, as Bell decided to give the veteran two full days of rest since the Reds have an off-day on Friday.
Injury Notes: Lowrie, Manaea, D-backs, Scooter, Tigers
2019/07/injury-notes-lowrie-manaea-d-backs-scooter-tigers.htmlSecond baseman Scooter Gennett exited the Reds' game Wednesday with left groin tightness, the team announced. … Gennett suggested afterward it's not a serious injury, but he'll know more Thursday (via Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer).
Reds Activate Scooter Gennett
2019/06/reds-activate-scooter-gennett-injured-list.htmlThe Reds are welcoming one of their best hitters back to the lineup, as they announced Friday that second baseman Scooter Gennett has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. … Gennett, 29, has proven to be one of the best waiver claims in recent history.
Injury Notes: Soroka, Manaea, Gennett, Wood
2019/06/injury-notes-soroka-manaea-gennett-wood.htmlScooter Gennett's rehab assignment shifts from high-A ball to Triple-A this week, and Reds manager David Bell told reporters (including Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer) that "there’s a chance" Gennett could be activated off the injured list on Friday, when the Reds begin a series against the Cubs. … The club will be as careful as possible with Gennett's recovery process, of course, as the second baseman has yet to play this season due to a severe groin strain.
Scooter Gennett To Begin Rehab Assignment Monday
2019/06/scooter-gennett-begins-rehab-assignment.htmlReds second baseman Scooter Gennett will begin a rehab assignment at the High-A level Monday, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. … Barring setbacks, Gennett will have as many as 20 days to rehab.
NL Injury Notes: Zimmerman, Gennett, Fernandez
2019/06/nl-injury-notes-zimmerman-gennett-fernandez.htmlScooter Gennett's long-awaited 2019 debut may be right around the corner for the Reds, per MLB.com's Mark Sheldon. … With his first foray into free agency on the horizon, Gennett's pocketbook may face the harshest affects of the injury, as the team itself has benefited from the surprising play of Derek Dietrich as a fill-in.
Latest On Scooter Gennett
2019/06/latest-on-scooter-gennett-2.htmlThe Reds have gone without injured second baseman Scooter Gennett all season, but his return is getting closer. … Gennett will reclaim his spot once he returns, Bell suggested, saying, “Obviously, Scooter is going to be playing." But Bell indicated the Reds' lineup is big enough for Gennett and Dietrich, pointing to the latter's ability to play multiple other infield positions - first and third base - as well as the outfield.
Rehab Updates: Ohtani, Gennett, Reed, Sano, Martinez
2019/05/rehab-updates-ohtani-gennett-reed-sano-martinez.htmlThe progress has been steady for Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett, as MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports. … Gennett indicates that he's doing well with walking and jogging, but feels weakness and is still avoiding quick directional changes to avoid aggravating the injury.
Reds Promote Nick Senzel
2019/05/reds-promote-nick-senzel-top-prospect.htmlIn order to open a spot on the 40-man roster, Cincinnati transferred Scooter Gennett from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
Reds Select Derek Dietrich, Jose Iglesias; Designate Matt Wisler
2019/03/reds-select-derek-dietrich-jose-iglesias-designate-matt-wisler.htmlLefty Alex Wood joins infielders Scooter Gennett and Alex Blandino on ice to open the season. … Iglesias' defensive wizardry will be all the more important early in the season, as he'll likely see significant time at shortstop with Jose Peraza sliding to second base in place of the injured Scooter Gennett.
Scooter Gennett To Spend 8-12 Weeks On Injured List
2019/03/scooter-gennett-to-spend-8-12-weeks-on-injured-list.htmlReds second baseman Scooter Gennett will be sidelined for the next 8-12 weeks due to a right groin strain, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports (Twitter link). … Gennett suffered the injury yesterday during the second inning of the Reds' Spring Training game, while making an awkward slide on a fielding play.
Scooter Gennett Frustrated By Lack Of Extension Talks
2019/02/scooter-gennett-frustrated-by-lack-of-extension-talks.htmlReds second baseman Scooter Gennett expressed frustration today with the lack of engagement by the organization regarding a long-term contract, as John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. … Saying that his side has "opened it up" in search of a dialogue this winter, Gennett says he has "heard absolutely nothing." Previously, he and the club worked out a $9.775MM deal to cover his final season of arbitration eligibility.
Players Avoiding Arbitration: National League
2019/01/players-avoiding-arbitration-national-league-2.htmlReds second baseman Scooter Gennett has agreed to a $9.775MM salary for his final season of club control prior to free agency, tweets Nightengale Jr. … He falls a bit shy of his $10.7MM projection, though a near-$10MM payday for Gennett is nonetheless indicative of how much he's elevated his status since being claimed by the Reds two years ago.
Latest On Scooter Gennett
2018/12/reds-reportedly-interested-in-trading-scooter-gennett.html9:54am: The Reds are interested in dealing second baseman Scooter Gennett, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (subscription link). … 11:06am: MLB.com's Mark Sheldon hears that, to the contrary, the Reds are "not actively looking to trade" Gennett.
Central Rumors: Tribe, Kluber, Bauer, Reds, Scooter, Bucs, Brewers
2018/12/central-rumors-tribe-kluber-bauer-reds-scooter-bucs-brewers.htmlReds second baseman Scooter Gennett carried his surprising 2017 breakout into last season, when he finished fifth at his position in fWAR (4.5). … I don't think you'll see us working on any extensions for anybody -- that's not just Scooter-specific.
Central Notes: Scooter, Encarnacion, Fulmer, Smyly
2018/08/central-notes-scooter-encarnacion-fulmer-smyly.htmlReds second baseman Scooter Gennett was pushing for a contract extension back in May, but no deal has come together since. … Asked whether he'd still like an extension, Gennett said: "Yeah.
Latest On Scooter Gennett
2018/07/latest-on-scooter-gennett.htmlReds second baseman Scooter Gennett made clear today that he does not anticipate being traded, as MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports. … Indeed, Gennett's comments seemingly suggest that there's even some contemplation of a long-term arrangement.
Dodgers Looking Into Multiple Potential Infield Targets
2018/07/dodgers-looking-into-multiple-potential-infield-targets.htmlPassan links the Dodgers to the Reds' Scooter Gennett, the Twins' Brian Dozier, and the Mets' Asdrubal Cabrera. … Indeed, both Gennett and Dozier have more or less exclusively played at second in the majors.