Offseason
- December 7, 1995: Chris Sabo was signed as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds.
- January 2, 1996: Eric Davis was signed as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds.
- January 9, 1996: Mike Kelly was traded by the Atlanta Braves to the Cincinnati Reds for a player to be named later and Chad Fox. The Cincinnati Reds sent Ray King (June 11, 1996) to the Atlanta Braves to complete the trade.
- January 20, 1996: Vince Coleman signed as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds.
- February 26, 1996: Joe Oliver was signed as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds.
- February 26, 1996: Damon Berryhill was released by the Cincinnati Reds.
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