1993 Cincinnati Reds season
The 1993 Cincinnati Reds season was the team's last as members of the NL West, finishing in 5th place. The team introduced new uniforms, being the last in MLB to abandon the 1970s/80s pullover jersey/beltless pants combo; the new look reintroduced sleeveless vests and a pinstriped cap; this look would hold until 1998. Offseason November 3, 1992: Paul O'Neill and Joe DeBerry (minors) were traded by the Reds to the New York Yankees for Roberto Kelly. November 6, 1992: Greg Cadaret was purchased by the Reds from the New York Yankees. November 17, 1992: Norm Charlton was traded by the Reds to the Seattle Mariners for Kevin Mitchell. November 18, 1992: Scott Coolbaugh was released by the Reds. November 25, 1992: Gary Varsho was selected off waivers by the Reds from the Pittsburgh Pirates. December 1, 1992: John Smiley was signed as a free agent by the Reds. December 7, 1992: Willie Cañate was drafted by the Reds from the Cleveland Indians in the 1992 rule 5 draft. December 10, 1992: Troy Afenir was signed as a free agent by the Reds. December 10, 1992: Jeff Kaiser was signed as a free agent by the Reds. December 11, 1992: Juan