Luke Maile

The Cincinnati Reds signed free agent catcher Luke Maile.

Fantasy Impact

Maile is coming off a season with the Guardians where he hit .221 with three home runs last year. He should be the backup catcher for the Reds.

Sunday’s game between the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers is postponed due to weather.

Fantasy Impact

The game will be made up on August 15th as part of a traditional doubleheader.

Luke Maile and the Guardians agreed to a deal that will pay him $900,000 if he makes the major league team.

Fantasy Impact

The 31-year-old veteran played in 15 games last year for the Brewers. He has a career slash line of .203/.258/.310 and has a defensive runs saved above average of 15.

C Luke Maile underwent surgery to address his fractured right index finger Friday and will be sidelined 10-to-12 weeks.

Fantasy Impact

Maile will miss 10-to-12 weeks with a fractured right index finger. He most likely won't see the field in a shortened campaign. The 29-year-old was set to be the Pirates primary backup catcher. Look for John Ryan Murphy to handle the backup duties behind starter Jacob Stallings.

Luke Maile went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Monday's loss to the Red Sox by a 12-2 score.

Fantasy Impact

Maile is backing up Danny Jansen and does not see regular at-bats. The veteran catcher is hitting .148 with two home runs and four RBI. Maile is not fantasy relevant.