Cincinnati Reds third-round draft pick Mason Morris signed with the Reds on Friday, according to Jim Callis of MLB.com. The former Ole Miss Rebel signed for $897,500, which is slightly under the slot.

The Cincinnati Reds (50-47) visit the New York Mets (55-42) Friday to kick off a 3-game series. First pitch from Citi Field is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Reds vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Its Friday, July 18 and the Reds (50-47) are in Queens to open a series against the Mets (55-42) at Citi Field. Nick Lodolo is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Sean Manaea for New York.