Cincinnati Reds: Three prospects who might be traded

Will the Reds part with any of their top prospects?

The Cincinnati Reds have made it a point to be competitive in 2020, but the results have not matched the team’s ambition. However, with the MLB trade deadline quickly approaching, if the Reds want to make some additions to this year’s roster, now is the time. It’ll cost the Reds if they wish to add some proven MLB-ready talent. Are some of Cincinnati’s prospects up for grabs?

Now, the 2020 season offers some interesting angles when it comes to trades. Teams are only able to trade players within the organization’s 60-man player pool. So, players like this past draft’s  first-round pick Austin Hendrick and outfielder Michael Siani are off limits. However, the likes of Tony Santillan and last year’s second-round pick Rece Hinds are up for grabs.

With the Cincinnati Reds recent promotion of José García, there’s no way the team’s future shortstop will be on the trade block. It’s also highly-unlikely that top catching prospect Tyler Stephenson will be made available either. But, for a team that’s looking to compete now, perhaps Dick Williams and Nick Krall cannot afford to wait.

Before last season, we saw the Reds ship out top prospects like Jeter Downs, Shed Long and Josiah Gray. Cincinnati also parted ways with top prospect Taylor Trammell at last year’s deadline. Will any of the Reds top young guns be dealt before August 31st? Let’s look at a few names that might become available.