Offseason
- November 18, 2002: Ryan Freel was signed as a free agent by the Reds.
- December 15, 2002: Elmer Dessens and cash were traded by the Reds to the Arizona Diamondbacks as part of a 4-team trade. The Toronto Blue Jays sent Felipe López to the Reds. The Diamondbacks sent Erubiel Durazo to the Oakland Athletics. The Athletics sent a player to be named later to the Blue Jays. The Athletics completed the deal by sending Jason Arnold (minors) to the Blue Jays on December 16.
- January 22, 2003: Josías Manzanillo was signed as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds.
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