Reds’ trade flop could become another Rays success story

Former Cincinnati Reds pitcher Levi Stoudt has signed a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays. Blog Red Machine argues that Tampa Bay represents the ideal landing spot for Stoudt to resurrect his professional career. Stoudt was originally acquired by Cincinnati as part of the 2022 trade that sent Luis Castillo to the Seattle Mariners.

The writer notes that Stoudt struggled heavily with Cincinnati in 2023, recording a 9.58 ERA, before bouncing between the Mariners, Baltimore Orioles, and Philadelphia Phillies. With Tampa Bay possessing a strong reputation for developing and fixing struggling pitchers, the report suggests Stoudt could become the Rays' next successful reclamation project.