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Cincinnati Reds: 5 blockbuster trades to consider this offseason

By Drew Koch

CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 5: A Cincinnati Reds players' glove and hat sit on the steps of the dugout. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 5: A Cincinnati Reds players' glove and hat sit on the steps of the dugout. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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A close up view of a hat and baseball glove in the dugout with the New Era logo before a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs
CINCINNATI, OH – MAY 14: A close up view of a hat and baseball glove in the dugout with the New Era logo before a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** /

If the Reds want to upgrade the roster, these five trades could certainly help.

The Cincinnati Reds fell short of expectations in 2020, but a solid core remains for the 2021 season. However, seeing how the postseason has unfolded, the Reds will have to make some major upgrades if the team hopes to make a run at National League pennant next season. What blockbuster deals could Cincinnati make this offseason?

We’ve seen the Reds front be very aggressive the past two seasons. In December of 2018, Cincinnati traded Homer Bailey and two prospects to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Yasiel Puig, Alex Wood, Matt Kemp and Kyle Farmer. Only Farmer remains with the team, but it was a turning point for the Reds franchise.

Cincinnati also made trades for starting pitchers Sonny Gray and Trevor Bauer, letting go of several top prospects along the way. The team’s No. 1 prospect, Taylor Trammell, is no longer with the club, and Shed Long, Jeter Downs and Josiah Gray have been shipped out recently as well. The Reds are not afraid to make bold moves.

After the spending spree that Cincinnati went on last winter, it’s hard to envision the Reds investing much into the free agent market this offseason. However, a blockbuster trade is a way in which the Reds could upgrade the roster. What five trade targets could Nick Krall and the Cincinnati front office have their eyes set on this winter?

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