Early in David Bell's tenure as the Reds' manager, position players almost never bunted. Now, the bunt is back.

The deal ties Bunting to Carolina through the 2025-26 season and represents the scrappy winger's first major payday of his career, upgrading on his $900,000 annual salary from the past two years.

The revamped Winmau World Masters saw eight first round ties take place on a bumper night of action at Arena MK, as Bunting defied a blistering start from Borland to progress in a five-set thriller.