There have been a lot of discussions about the work that Buster Posey has to do with the San Francisco Giants Major League roster. The roster is devoid of impact talent in the lineup, with free agent shortstop Willy Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman being the only players who likely qualify right now.

The Reds and Giants both considered a trade for Robert Jr., while the Mets made a run at Jansen before pivoting to Ryne Stanek.

The Reds continued efforts to shore up areas of need on Wednesday when they acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash from the Giants for Minor League right-handed reliever Braxton Roxby. According to a source,

Taylor and $6 million were sent to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, with the Giants getting a relief prospect back in return. The move opens up some bullpen innings, but mostly it gives the Giants salary relief.

New front office brass means new standard operating procedures more often than not, and that has been no different to this point for the San Francisco Giants. A

The Cincinnati Reds acquired left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers and cash from the San Francisco Giants for minor league pitcher Braxton Roxby.

Players range from an older prospect the Giants got from the independent leagues to a splashy international signing who fell off the radar.

The Giants offloaded some salary by trading left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers to the Reds in exchange for Minor League reliever Braxton Roxby, the clubs announced on Wednesday. According to a source,

The San Francisco Giants have traded left-hander Taylor Rogers and cash considerations to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for minor-league right-handed reliever Braxton Roxby, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon.

Cincinnati Reds Acquiring Former All-Star Taylor Rogers in Trade With San Francisco Giants.The Reds' bullpen gets a boost.

The San Francisco Giants will likely be seeing a position change for 2018 international free agent signing Marco Luciano.