GOODYEAR, Arizona – It’s not hard to understand why the Cincinnati Reds wanted Jose Trevino enough to trade strikeout-maker Fernando Cruz to the Yankees for him and then try to sign him to an extension. Defensively elite, game-savvy, clubhouse-positive catchers aren’t exactly common. “He’s come as advertised,” manager Terry Francona said.

The Cincinnati Reds and catcher Jose Trevino have agreed to a new three-year contract extension through the 2027 season. The deal, which includes a club option for 2028, is worth $15 million and includes $11.5 million in newly guaranteed money. The former ORU standout was set to become a free agent at the end of the season.

Catcher Jose Trevino and the Cincinnati Reds agreed Thursday to a three-year contract worth $14,925,000, a deal that adds $11.5 million in newly guaranteed money. Trevino was acquired from the New York Yankees in December for reliever Fernando Cruz and catcher Alex Jackson,