Aug 4, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second base Garrett Hampson (13) who pinch ran for first base Willson Contreras (40) advances to third base on a single by right fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) in the top of the ninth inning during an MLB game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Designated for Assignment

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Sep 8, 2025 7:15 PM ET

Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Garrett Hampson was designated for assignment by the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.

Hampson played in 35 games for the Cardinals, slashing .103/.133/.138.

Earlier in the season, Hampson played in nine games for the Reds, slashing .167/.211/.222.

Hampson has played for six teams across eight seasons in his Major League career. His best season came in 2023 when he slashed .276/.349/.380 with 16 extra-base hits and five stolen bases in 98 games with the Miami Marlins.

The Reds are 72-71 and four games back of the New York Mets for the third and final National League Wild Card spot. They start a three-game series with the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Nick Lodolo will start on the mound for the Padres.

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

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