Overview
- Cincinnati and Pittsburgh completed a one-for-one deal, sending infielder/outfielder Tyler Callihan to the Pirates for right-hander Kyle Nicolas.
- Kyle Nicolas, 27, has appeared in 86 MLB games in relief with 96 strikeouts and a 4.68 career ERA.
- The Ohio native brings a fastball that averaged about 97.6 mph, plus an option year and pre-arbitration status with arbitration projected to begin in 2028.
- The Reds made the move to reinforce their bullpen with an experienced, cost-controlled arm.
- Tyler Callihan, 25, joins Pittsburgh as lineup and defensive depth after a 2025 debut cut short by a left forearm fracture, following a .303/.410/.528 line at Triple-A and a No. 19 prospect ranking by Baseball America and MLB Pipeline.