Cincinnati Reds Sign Former Second Round Draft Pick Will Banfield to Minor League Deal

Banfield appeared in 93 games for the Marlins' Triple-A affiliate in 2024.

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The Cincinnati Reds have signed catcher Will Banfield to a Minor League deal according to the official transaction wire.

Banfield appeared in 93 games for the Marlins' Triple-A affiliate in 2024, slashing .247/.297/.379 with 25 extra-base hits.

He has spent all seven seasons in the Marlins organization after he was drafted in the second round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Banfield, 25, has yet to make his MLB debut.

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