Reds trade Ethan O'Donnell to Marlins

Outfielder dealt for Dane Myers in roster move

Mar. 12, 2026 at 12:42am

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The Cincinnati Reds have traded outfielder Ethan O'Donnell to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Dane Myers, who is currently recovering from a knee injury.

Why it matters

O'Donnell was a key part of the Reds' outfield rotation, so his departure represents a notable roster change for the team. The Marlins are hoping O'Donnell can provide a boost to their offense as they look to improve on a disappointing season.

The details

The Reds sent O'Donnell, a 28-year-old outfielder, to the Marlins in exchange for Dane Myers, a 25-year-old pitcher who is currently on the injured list with a knee issue. The trade helps both teams address needs, with the Reds freeing up an outfield spot and the Marlins acquiring a proven MLB hitter.

  • The trade was completed on Saturday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Ethan O'Donnell

A 28-year-old outfielder who has played for the Cincinnati Reds for the past 4 seasons.

Dane Myers

A 25-year-old pitcher who is currently on the injured list with a knee injury, and was traded from the Miami Marlins to the Cincinnati Reds.

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What’s next

The Reds will look to fill the outfield spot vacated by O'Donnell's departure, while the Marlins hope O'Donnell can provide a boost to their lineup once he joins the team.

The takeaway

This trade represents a roster shuffle between two MLB teams looking to improve their rosters, with the Reds freeing up an outfield spot and the Marlins acquiring a proven hitter in Ethan O'Donnell.