The San Francisco Giants have traded left-hander Taylor Rogers to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for minor-league right-handed reliever Braxton Roxby, according to multiple reports.

Players range from an older prospect the Giants got from the independent leagues to a splashy international signing who fell off the radar.

There have been a lot of discussions about the work that Buster Posey has to do with the San Francisco Giants Major League roster. The roster is devoid of impact talent in the lineup, with free agent shortstop Willy Adames and third baseman Matt Chapman being the only players who likely qualify right now.

The Reds and Giants both considered a trade for Robert Jr., while the Mets made a run at Jansen before pivoting to Ryne Stanek.

The 34-year-old Rogers went 1-4 with a 2.40 ERA in 64 appearances for the Giants last season. He struck out 64 and walked 22 in 60 innings.

New front office brass means new standard operating procedures more often than not, and that has been no different to this point for the San Francisco Giants. A

The Giants will save $6 million by trading Rogers but aren't expected to spend that money on external additions this offseason.

The White Sox talked to the Reds and Giants about a trade involving Luis Robert Jr., but a deal seems unlikely. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Taylor and $6 million were sent to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, with the Giants getting a relief prospect back in return. The move opens up some bullpen innings, but mostly it gives the Giants salary relief.

As the MLB offseason continues, the Giants and Reds have completed a trade that sends former all-star Taylor Rogers to Cincinnati.

The San Francisco Giants have traded left-hander Taylor Rogers and cash considerations to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for minor-league right-handed reliever Braxton Roxby, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon.