The Cincinnati Reds acquire Buck Coats from the Cubs
The Reds have acquired infielder Buck Coats from the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named later. The Reds are likely to promote Coats on Saturday when rosters can expand to up to 40 players. The 25-year old Coats has played in 123 AAA games this season and he is 138 for 455 (.303 avg, .798 OPS) with 81 runs scored, 11 homers, 59 RBIs and 18 stolen bases.