Overview
- The Reds, which announced Wednesday that Brandon Phillips will sign a one-day contract on April 25, set the retirement for the home game against Detroit.
- Team events include a Jim Day postgame Q&A on Friday, a pregame induction ceremony on Saturday at Great American Ball Park, and a Sunday night Hall of Fame gala.
- Phillips starred in Cincinnati for 11 seasons with three All-Star selections, four Gold Gloves, a Silver Slugger and franchise records for a Reds second baseman in hits, doubles and home runs.
- Reds president Phil Castellini called him a cornerstone player and said retiring as a Red honors his bond with the city.
- Cincinnati acquired Phillips from Cleveland in April 2006 for minor leaguer Jeff Stevens, a move often cited as one of the franchise's best trades.