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Cincinnati Reds Trade Frankie Montas to Milwaukee Brewers in Stunning Deal
Jul 24, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Frankie Montas (47) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Reds Trade Frankie Montas to Milwaukee Brewers in Stunning Deal

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By James Rapien  |  Last updated Jul 29, 2024 9:53 PM ET

The Reds are trading right-handed pitcher Frankie Montas to the Brewers according to Jon Heyman.

Cincinnati will receive outfielder Joey Wiemer and right-handed pitcher Jakob Junis in the deal.

Wiemer, 25, is a University of Cincinnati alum. He had 13 home runs and 42 RBI for the Brewers last season, but has only appeared in 19 games this year.

Junis, 31, is a veteran reliever that has posted a 2.42 ERA in 10 games this season.

This article first appeared on Cincinnati Reds on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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