Jun 29, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Taylor Rogers (55) throws a pitch in the eighth inning the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Frank Bowen IV/ The USAToday Network via Imagn Images Frank Bowen IV/ The USAToday Network via Imagn Images

Former Reds Pitcher Traded AGAIN, Joins Division Rival

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Jul 31, 2025 6:27 PM ET

The Cincinnati Reds sent left-handed relief pitcher Taylor Rogers in their deal for third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes on Wednesday afternoon.

On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded Rogers to the Chicago Cubs

The Reds traded for Rogers from the San Francisco Giants before the season started, but he struggled all season. Despite his 2.45 ERA, he allowed 15 of his 26 inherited runners to score, which is a career high.

The Cubs are certainly hoping they can get Rodgers back to his old self. Chicago is currently 63-45 and one game back of the Milwaukee Brewers for the National League Central Division lead.

The Reds are 7 1/2 games back of the divison, but just three games back of the third and final National League Wild Card spot.

You can see Mark Feinsand's full post about the trade below:

Taylor Rogers, who was acquired by the Pirates in the Ke'Bryan Hayes deal yesterday, is being traded to the Cubs, per source.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 31, 2025