Reds: 3 trade proposals with the Yankees involving Tyler Naquin

3. Reds ship Tyler Naquin to the Yankees for a pair of prospects

Yes, every trade proposal involves Tyler Naquin, but that’s because the Cincinnati Reds are flush with outfielders. In addition to Naquin, Cincinnati has Nick Castellanos and Jesse Winker, both of whom are vying for the NL MVP despite what ESPN’s Buster Olney may think.

Nick Senzel, while he’s seen more time in the infield this season, has played center field for the past two-plus seasons. The Reds also signed Shogo Akiyama to a three-year deal prior to the 2020 season, and have Aristides Aquino on a rehab assignment in Triple-A Louisville. Naquin is a good player, but he’s not going to be a long-term fixture in the Reds outfield.

Cincinnati could, however, gain a couple pitching prospects in exchange for the left-handed hitting slugger. Two of the Yankees prospects who may catch the eye of the Redlegs’ front office could be pitcher Ken Waldichuk and outfielder Everson Pereira.

Waldichuk is a left-hander, something the Reds always value. A fifth-round pick of the Yankees in 2019, the 23-year-old is currently pitching for the Advanced-A Hudson Valley Renegades. The southpaw needs to refine his command to reach his ceiling as a possible back-of-the-rotation starter.

Pereira was an international signing of the Yankees back in 2017 and the 20-year-old is still a few years away from making an impact at the big league level. Pereira already has the defensive chops to play in the majors, but needs to improve his offensive approach before he breaks through.