Cincinnati Reds: Three trade packages for Trevor Story

1. Reds trade Jonathan India and prospects to Rockies for Trevor Story.

With Nolan Arenado reportedly being dealt to the St. Louis Cardinals, there’s an obvious void at third base in Colorado. Jonathan India, the Cincinnati Reds first-round pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, could be the centerpiece of deal to bring Trevor Story to the Queen City.

India is blocked at the major league level by Eugenio Suárez. Though Suárez’s name popped up in trade rumors this offseason, unless Cincinnati is ready to throw in the towel, odds are the Reds hang on to their All-Star third baseman. With India entering the major league-ready stage of his development, now is the time to trade the 24-year-old.

Tony Santillan is a name Reds fans haven’t heard since this time last year when the right-handed hurler joined the team’s 40-man roster. Santillan impressed in 2018, but struggled with command in 2019. Last year’s absence of a minor league season hurt the 23-year-old’s development, but the former second-round pick still has lots of talent.

In order to fully execute this trade scenario, Cincinnati may have to sweeten the pot with one of their draft picks from the 2020 MLB Draft. Jackson Miller, the team’s No. 2 catching prospect, is Ann offensive-minded backstop. However, he’s likely four years away from the big leagues, and if Cincinnati is after Trevor Story, they’re looking to win now.