Jose Trevino Signs Contract Extension With Reds

 

 

 

 

Dateline: 318 Kilometers from the Gulf of Mexico

March 20

Jose Trevino signed a three-year contract extension with the Reds on March 20. The 2022 American League All-Star catcher and Gold Glove winner will be under contract with the Reds through 2027 with a team option for 2028.

A two-time nominee for the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award (2022 w/NYY, 2021 w/Tex),  Trevino has played in 11 Postseason games for the Yankees over the last 3 years, including 2 appearances in the 2024 World Series against Los Angeles. His 3.34 catcher's ERA since the start of the 2022 season is the lowest mark among all Major League backstops with at least 1500.0 innings caught during that span.

Trevino has been praised by manager Terry Francona, not only for his ability behind the plate but for his leadership of the young pitching staff. 

“Damn, he’s great,” Fancona said. “That’s pretty cool. God he wants to be here. He’s a keeper. As we found out this winter, those guys are hard to find.”

One of the young pitchers that Trevino helped this spring, Carson Spiers had praise for the catcher. 

“It might be the best thing for the Reds,” Spier said. “Just his knowledge. His awareness of what pitchers are trying to do is something special. It’s going to help our staff out tremendously. He’s one of the smartest guys I've worked with. With him a Stepho (Tyler Stepenson) when he gets back for a pitcher’s sake it’s the best thing to have. It is a good day for the Reds.”