The Rays acquired Vilade from the Reds on Monday in exchange for cash considerations.

EDGE Analysis

Vilade had been a waiver claim of the Reds in June but didn't receive a plate appearance during his brief time with Cincinnati. The 26-year-old is 9-for-64 over parts of three seasons during his time at the big-league level. Vilade will attempt to win a reserve role with the Rays.

The Reds optioned Vilade to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Vilade was called up by Cincinnati in late June and saw the field once as a defensive replacement during his brief time in the majors. The 26-year-old played in seven major-league games for St. Louis earlier in the campaign prior to being claimed by the Reds and went 1-for-13 with two walks, a run and five strikeouts.

The Reds recalled Vilade from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Claimed off waivers from the Cardinals on June 14, Vilade spent about a week and a half with Louisville before getting his first call-up to the Reds. He'll join the 26-man active roster as a replacement for outfielder Connor Joe, who was placed on the injured list after coming down with hand, foot and mouth disease. The right-handed-hitting Vilade brings ample defensive versatility to the table and could serve as a short-side platoon player for the Reds, but he won't be included in the lineup Wednesday while the Yankees send southpaw Max Fried to the hill.

The Reds claimed Vilade off waivers from the Cardinals on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The Cardinals pushed Vilade off their 40-man roster Thursday after he went just 1-for-13 during his seven-game tenure with the big-league club. The Reds, however, were evidently intrigued by his .851 OPS in the minors, so they'll bring him onto their 40-man roster and send him to Triple-A Louisville. Jacob Hurtubise was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

The Cardinals designated Vilade for assignment Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Vilade received the call to St. Louis at the end of May but has since gone just 1-for-13 in seven games with the Cardinals. His poor performance will ultimately result in him losing his spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters. Michael Siani was recalled from Memphis to replenish the big club's outfield depth, and Andre Granillo was selected from Triple-A to fill the open 40-man spot.

Vilade is starting in right field and batting seventh in Wednesday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

With left-hander Noah Cameron on the bump for the Royals, the right-handed-hitting Vilade will draw his first start since being called up by the Cardinals last week. Between Triple-A Memphis and his one plate appearance with St. Louis, Vilade has a .901 OPS against lefties in 2025.

The Cardinals selected Vilade's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Vilade has spent the entire season at Triple-A, where he owns a .280/.375/.476 slash line with five homers, 31 RBI, 33 runs scored and five stolen bases through 48 games. He'll now join the big club to help make up for the loss of Jordan Walker (wrist), though he isn't likely to crack the starting lineup often.

The Cardinals reassigned Vilade to minor-league camp Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Vilade was one of 12 players sent out in the Cardinals' latest round of roster cuts leading up to Opening Day. As a member of the Tigers organization last season, the 26-year-old utility player saw his first big-league action since 2021, appearing in 17 games while slashing .178/.208/.244. Vilade is likely to begin the 2025 season at Triple-A Memphis.

The Cardinals signed Vilade to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Vilade saw limited action with the Tigers in 2024, producing a .453 OPS in 17 games. He spent most of the year at Triple-A Toledo, slashing .278/.346/.449 with 13 homers and 20 stolen bases. Slated to turn 26 in February, Vilade saw starts at every position but shortstop, catcher and pitcher with Toledo.

The Tigers outrighted Vilade from the 40-man roster Monday after clearing waivers.

EDGE Analysis

Vilade spent most of the 2024 regular season with Triple-A Toledo, and across 108 games he slashed .278/.346/.449 with 20 stolen bases, 13 home runs and 64 RBI over 442 plate appearances. He did appear in 17 regular-season games for the Tigers and went 8-for-45 with one home run and five RBI.