Bader, 29, is hitting .240 with seven home runs and 37 RBIs in 84 games. He spent his first six seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals and was traded to the Yankees in August 2022.
Renfroe, 31, is hitting .242 with 19 home runs and 56 RBIs in 126 games. He started his big-league career in 2016 with the San Diego Padres and also has played with the Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee Brewers. He was one of five players put on waivers by the Angels on Tuesday.
To make room for Bader and Renfroe, the Reds designated Alejo Lopez and Michael Siani for assignment.
The Reds (69-66) beat the San Francisco Giants 4-1 on Wednesday to finish 5-5 on a 10-game road trip. They are one game back in the wild card race and three games behind the Cubs, who are in the second wild card spot.
The Reds and Cubs play a day-night doubleheader on Friday.
FRIDAY’S GAMES
Cubs at Reds, 1:10 p.m., Bally Sports Ohio, 700, 1410
Cubs at Reds, 6:40 p.m., Bally Sports Ohio, 700, 1410
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