On November 22, 1935, the Reds signed free agent centerfielder Hub Walker. Walker saw limited action with the Detroit Tigers in 1935, batting .160 with one RBI in only nine games. With the Tigers AA affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens, Walker hit .335 with 11 home runs in 113 games. On the same date, the Reds acquired first baseman George McQuinn from the New York Giants. McQuinn played with the Giants AA affiliate, the Newark Bears in 1935, hitting .288 with 11 home runs in 148 games.