Roddery Munoz pitched with the Miami Marlins in 2024, making 17 starts and one relief appearance. Things did not go well for him, as he posted a 2-7 record, along with an ERA of 6.53. He allowed 89 hits, 26 home runs, walked 42 and struck out five more in 82.2 innings for Miami that season. After that year, he was cleared off waivers and claimed by St. Louis. The Cardinals used him in their bullpen for nine games in 2025 and things were even worse when he posted an 8.18 ERA in 11.0 innings, walking nine, giving up nine hits and four home runs.
In Triple-A in 2025, Munoz was much more successful. With Memphis, he threw 57.2 innings out of their bullpen and had a 3.28 ERA, giving up just four home runs in that time. The Cardinals kept him on the 40-man roster all season, but placed him on waivers in early November, where the Reds claimed him. But they turned around and non-tendered him two weeks later, and he became a free agent. He is now back with Cincinnati, but this time he is on a minor league deal.
You can view Roddery Munoz’s career stats here.
Will Banfield spent most of the regular season in Triple-A with Louisville, but in late August he was called up to the big league club. He was scheduled to make his MLB debut in Arizona on August 23, but did not get an at-bat. Nearly a week later, he would get his first and so far his only big league hit with a single against the St. Louis Cardinals. A few days later he was sent back to Louisville
Banfield, known for his defense, struggled at the plate in 2025. In Triple-A, he hit .214/.270/.292 with two home runs in 79 games for the Bats. He would go 1-10 in his seven games with Cincinnati. With his minor league deal, he provides some depth and is likely the fourth catcher on the depth chart, behind Tyler Stephenson, Jose Trevino and Ben Rortvedt.
You can view Will Banfield’s career stats here.
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