Reds Acquire Connor Joe From Padres in Trade

The Cincinnati Reds have acquired infielder/outfielder Connor Joe from the San Diego Padres in exchange for minor league right-hander Andrew Moore and cash considerations. Joe, who signed a one-year contract with the Padres earlier in the year, spent most of the season with Triple-A El Paso, hitting .267/.405/.350 in 16 games, and went hitless in seven major league appearances. The Reds, facing a string of injuries with Tyler Callihan, Jeimer Candelario, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand all on the injured list, placed Callihan on the 60-day IL to make room for Joe on the roster. Joe, 32, is a career .241 hitter with 35 home runs and 141 RBIs across six MLB seasons and has previously played for the Pirates, Rockies, Giants, and Dodgers. Moore, the pitcher sent to San Diego, had a 4.44 ERA over six Double-A appearances this season. Joe is expected to provide depth and could be recalled to the majors if the Reds' injury issues persist.