Mike Ford

The Reds have signed Mike Ford to a one-year deal.

Fantasy Impact

The deal is a major-league deal and Ford is expected to join the Reds’ roster on Wednesday. He was previously released from a minor-league deal with the Reds, but will return and likely see time at first base and designated hitter.

The Cincinnati Reds have granted designated hitter Mike Ford his release.

Fantasy Impact

Ford did everything he could to make the team as he hit .455 with three homers in 35 plate appearances this spring. He hit .228 with 16 homers in 251 trips to the plate with the Mariners in 2023 and should catch on with another club given his recent work.

The Reds signed Mike Ford to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training.

Fantasy Impact

The deal is for $1.3 million if Ford makes the team. He hit 16 home runs last season with the Mariners, and will look to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster with the Reds.

Seattle Mariners designated hitter Mike Ford is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Astros.

Fantasy Impact

Ford went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being lifted for a pinch-hitter in Sunday's crucial 9-8 loss to the Rangers and will begin another key series against the Astros on the bench Monday. The lefty-swinging DH has hit .227 but has provided 16 homers and an .800 OPS across 240 plate appearances this season.

Mike Ford had a solid performance in Sunday's game against the Mets, going 1-for-3 with a home run and driving in the Mariners' only run of the game.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the loss, Ford's power continues to be a bright spot for fantasy owners, as he now has 14 home runs on the season. However, his overall batting average remains a concern, sitting at just .229 through 64 games played. Ford's ability to hit for power makes him a viable option in deeper leagues, but his low average limits his upside in standard formats. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his playing time and hope for more consistent production moving forward.