The Reds have traded outfielder to the Braves for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. The Reds had designated Fairchild for a signment last week. Atlanta transferred right-hander , who is recovering from knee surgery and might mi s the entire season, to the 60-day injured list as the corresponding move. Fairchild, 29, is a speed-and-defense outfielder. He has appeared in 249 big league games over the past four big league seasons. In that time, he has a . Omari Spellman Jersey 224/.308/.389 batting line in 615 plate appearances. That production translates to a wRC+ of 88, indicating hes been 12% below average at the plate overall. He has also swiped 23 bags in 29 tries, getting double-digit steals in each of the past two seasons. He has 1,389 1/3 innings in the outfield, spending time at all three positions. In that time, hes been credited with ten Defensive Runs Saved and nine Outs Above Average. But he is out of options, meaning he needs to hold an active roster spot in order to stick on a 40-man roster. The Reds squeezed him off but Atlanta will find a spot for him. By moving Jimnez to the 60-day, they have made room for Fairchild on the 40-man but will have to make a corresponding active roster move whenever Fairchild reports to the team. That could perhaps be getting optioned down to Triple-A. The club currently has , and getting the regular outfield playing time. De La Cruz and are on the bench but White is out of options, whereas De La Cruz is still optionable. However the alignment shakes out for now, its likely to be temporary. was signed just over a week ago. He has agreed to be optioned to start the year so that he can effectively do a delayed spring training. is on the injured list, still recovering from last years ACL tear, but could be back with the club at some point in May. As Verdugo and Acua eventually join the active roster, guys like Fairchild, De La Cruz, White and perhaps even Kelenic could be squeezed out of playing time or bumped down the depth chart. For now, Fairchild gives Atlanta a nice fourth outfielder with a good glove and some speed. As mentioned, he is out of options but has le s than three years of service time. That means he theoretically can be retained beyond this season if he carves at a comfortable role for himself. Hes also a righty bat with a .248/.346/.409 line and 107 wRC+ against lefties in his career, so perhaps he can carve out a platoon role with the lefty-swinging Kelenic. Photo courtesy of Mark J. Rebilas, Imagn Images Karl-Anthony Towns Jersey