## The Cincinnati Reds Strengthen Their Bench with Wilmer Flores **New York Mets third baseman Wilmer Flores has been traded to the Cincinnati Reds for cash considerations.** Flores, 31, was designated for assignment by the Mets on Tuesday after hitting .239 with eight home runs and 53 RBIs in 123 games this season. **The Reds are hoping that Flores can provide some pop to their bench.** He has hit 22 home runs in each of the past two seasons and has a career .264 batting average. Flores can play first base, third base, and shortstop. **The Mets are getting cash considerations in return for Flores.** The amount of money involved in the deal has not been disclosed. Flores is making $3.5 million this season. **The trade is a good move for both teams.** The Mets get some financial relief, and the Reds get a solid bench bat. Flores is a veteran player who can help the Reds win games. ### Here are some additional details about the trade: * Flores is expected to join the Reds on Wednesday. * He will wear number 44 for the Reds. * The Reds are hoping that Flores can help them make a push for a playoff spot. **The Reds are currently in fourth place in the NL Central, 5.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers.** They are hoping that Flores can help them close the gap and make a run at the division title.
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