Reds Designate Owen White, Acquire Taylor Rogers

The Cincinnati Reds have designated right-hander Owen White for assignment to make room for newly acquired left-hander Taylor Rogers from the Giants.

White, 25, has never played for the Reds. Drafted by the Rangers, he spent his entire career there until being designated for assignment last month. The Reds picked him up in early January for cash considerations but have now quickly removed him from the roster. He will be in DFA limbo for a week, during which the Reds will explore trade options or pass him through waivers.

Rogers, 34, posted a 2.40 ERA in 64 appearances last season with the Giants. The Reds hope he will bolster their bullpen for the upcoming season