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Cincinnati Reds Announce Three Roster Moves, Including Nick Martinez's Important Decision

James Rapien

Sep 27, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez (28) throws the ball against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Sep 27, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez (28) throws the ball against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images / David Banks-Imagn Images
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CINCINNATI — The Reds declined their 2025 club option on Luke Maile and Jakob Junis declined his mutual option for 2025 on Friday.

Reliever Nick Martinez had a $21 million player option, but he declined it after posted a 3.10 ERA in 142 1/3 innings this season. He allowed 49 runs and finished with 116 strikeouts.

That doesn't mean the Reds won't re-sign Martinez, but he clearly wanted to see what he could get on the free agent market after a stellar season.

Check out the official release below:

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James Rapien
JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals, Reds and Bearcats On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and has spent a decade covering Cincinnati sports. He's the author of Enter The Jungle, a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to joining SI, Rapien was a host and producer at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati.

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