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Report: Reds to part ways with Billy Hamilton

Posted at 3:56 PM, Nov 30, 2018
and last updated 2018-11-30 15:56:44-05

CINCINNATI -- The Reds have not tendered a contract to outfielder Billy Hamilton, making him a free agent, MLB.com reported Friday.

Hamilton, 28, hit .236 with a .299 on-base percentage last season, and made $4.6 million on a one-year contract. 

The outfielder joined the Reds in 2013 and has been a fan favorite, stealing 277 bases and earning a .245 batting overage over his six seasons with Cincinnati. 

Citing an anonymous source, MLB.com reported the Reds tried shopping Hamilton around for a trade, but found no takers.