Cincinnati Reds: 4 possible trade packages for Sonny Gray

2. The Angels are desperate for pitching and the Reds have a surplus.

If the Cincinnati Reds decide to trade Sonny Gray, they’re dealing from a position of strength. Cincinnati’s starting rotation has been among the best in the majors for the past two seasons. The Los Angeles Angels, on the other hand, are in desperate need of adding a quality arm or two to the team’s beleaguered starting rotation.

Gray is an underrated pitcher with an extremely affordable contract, especially for a big market team like the Angels. Los Angeles has been looking for quality starters for several seasons now with the hope of giving Mike Trout a chance to win a World Championship. Trout is the best player in the game and a World Series ring would solidify his place among baseball royalty.

Brandon Marsh is among the best prospects in the game. A two-sport star in high school, Marsh is blocked at the major league level by Trout, Justin Upton, and Jo Adell. The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Georgia native can play all three outfield spots. Now, I know most fans don’t want to see another outfielder added to the mix, but Marsh is in a class all by himself.

Marsh is still just 22-years old, and with Nick Castellanos operating on what amounts to be a one-year deal, the toolsy prospect could take over in right field following the 2021 season. The Reds could also add a potential bullpen arm in Jose Soriano while sending outfielder TJ Friedl to the Angels along with Sonny Gray.