Soto was traded to the White Sox on Monday for cash considerations, CSN Chicago's Dan Hayes reports.

The corner infielder will presumably start the year at Triple-A for the White Sox, offering organizational depth.

Soto was sent outright to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

A member of the Reds' Opening Day roster, Soto went just 3-for-28 over the first two months of the season and was ultimately sent down to Louisville. The 25-year-old turned in a respectable .302/.350/.406 batting line in 75 games with the affiliate, but it wasn't enough to get the call back in September, and apparently the Reds have seen enough from the former third-round pick to rule him out of their future plans.

Reds optioned 1B Neftali Soto to Triple-A Louisville.

Soto was hitless in two pitch-hitting appearances during his recent stint with the big club. Skip Schumaker was activated from the DL to take his spot.

Reds recalled 1B Neftali Soto from Triple-A Louisville.

The 25-year-old slugger has struggled during his brief time with the Reds this season, going 3-for-28 (.107) with seven strikeouts. He'll serve as an extra bench bat for a couple of days before likely returning to Triple-A.

Reds optioned 1B Neftali Soto to Triple-A Louisville.

Soto managed just three hits in 28 at-bats with the Reds and is getting sent down even after Joey Votto (quad) landed on the DL. The 25-year-old figures to return later this season.

Neftali Soto will be used as a catcher in spring training with the Reds.

Soto caught 10 games in A-ball back in 2010, but that's the extent of his pro catching experience. He's since bounced around between third and first base but has never really found a home defensively. It might be a long shot that the soon-to-be 25-year-old will work out behind the plate, but his bat would be intriguing if the conversion is successful. Soto hit .271/.313/.414 with 15 homers last season and slugged 31 bombs back in 2011.

Reds recalled 1B Neftali Soto from Triple-A Louisville.

Soto had two stints with the big-league Reds earlier this season. He will serve as depth for their bench.

Reds optioned 1B Neftali Soto to Triple-A Louisville.

Soto struck out in his only two at-bats in his few days with the club. The Reds need to make a roster move in order to add Greg Reynolds.

Reds recalled 1B Neftali Soto from Triple-A Louisville.

Soto logged one plate appearance for the Reds back in May and owns a .278/.319/.428 batting line over 84 games this season in Triple-A. The 24-year-old will function as a right-handed bat off the bench.

Reds optioned 1B Neftali Soto to Triple-A Louisville.

Soto was up in the majors for only a couple of days and saw just one plate appearance. He did not register a hit.

Reds recalled 1B Neftali Soto from Triple-A Louisville.

Reds optioned 1B Neftali Soto, RHP Curtis Partch, IF Henry Rodriguez, and RHP Pedro Villarreal to Triple-A Louisville.

The Reds are considering moving Neftali Soto back to third base.

Soto began his professional career as a third baseman and shortstop but was eventually moved to first base when it looked like he couldn't hack it defensively. However, with Joey Votto entrenched at first, they might give Soto another look at the hot corner. "They're talking about it, because he came up a third baseman, then really improved as a first baseman," Reds manager Dusty Baker said. "Those two positions are mirror images, plus he has a good throwing arm. So, he could play third base."

Neftali Soto went 4-for-4 in the Reds Cactus League opener, a 13-10 loss to the Indians.

Soto also drove in two runs for the losing squad. The 23-year-old has played primarily first base for the Reds minor league affiliates since being drafted in the third round of the 2007 MLB Draft. With Todd Frazier taking over full-time at third base and Joey Votto's injury history, it's not impossible that we'll see Soto in Cincinnati at some point in 2013. It just won't likely be in April.

Reds optioned 1Bs Neftali Soto and Donald Lutz, SSs Kristopher Negron and Didi Gregorius, 2B Henry Rodriguez and RHPs Josh Judy, Pedro Villarreal and Kyle Lotzkar to Triple-A Louisville.

Soto and Gregorius are the highest profile names on this list, but neither had a real chance to make the club. Gregorius hasn't played above Double-A, and Soto, who belted 31 homers in just 379 at-bats between Double- and Triple-A last season, is stuck behind Joey Votto.

Reds purchased the contract of INF Neftali Soto from Triple-A Louisville.

Soto has great raw power, which he showcased with a .278/.333/.576 batting line with 31 homers over 379 at-bats between Double- and Triple-A this season. After several position switches, he's primarily a first baseman now, which is bad news given the organization he's in.