9 Reds who'll be off the 40-man roster if Nick Krall hits the reset button at the trade deadline

With the 2026 MLB trade deadline now just over a week away, it's being reported that the Cincinnati Reds will look to unload a number of players who are on expiring contracts. But what if Nick Krall and the Reds front office decide to hit the reset button?

Though the Reds have come out of the All-Star break with a winning road trip, there's still a number of teams ahead of them in the chase for the final spot in the NL Wild Card race. If Cincinnati truly wants to compete in 2027, as they claim, it's going to take more than just moving a handful of rentals at this year's deadline.

With that in mind, let's look at nine Reds players who could be moved before the August 3 trade deadline if Krall and Co. decide to have a full-blow fire sale.

9 Reds who'll be gone Nick Krall hits the reset button at the trade deadline

Dane Myers, Reds outfielder

The trade market is short on right-handed bats this summer, and a player like Dane Myers could be in high demand. Myers has owned lefties throughout his career to the tune of a .284/.357/.448 slash line with a 122 wRC+. He won't reach his arbitration window until this coming winter, meaning that he's under team control for three more seasons.

Brady Singer, Reds pitcher

Starting pitching is always a hot commodity at this time of year, and Brady Singer has been performing quite well for the better part of a month. The right-hander is 3-3 with a 2.98 ERA and 41 strikeouts over his last seven starts. Singer's one of the most durable starters in the league, and that could increase his value above other middle-of-the-rotation arms who'll be available at the deadline.

Eugenio Suárez, Reds third baseman

As he's prone do during the month of July, Eugenio Suárez is heating up. The affable slugger has a .238/.314/.556 slash line with six home runs and a 129 wRC+ since July 1. Before the All-Star break, it didn't look as if Suárez would fetch much at this year's trade deadline, but his recent surge could push a team in need of some power to surrender a lower-level lottery ticket in return.

Matt McLain, Reds infielder/ outfielder

Matt McLain is having another down-year, so if the Reds decided to move him before the deadline, they're not going to get good value in terms of a return. But other clubs may view McLain as a "change of scenery" candidate and Cincinnati's front office could clean up their infield logjam in the process. Cincinnati seems committed to Edwin Arroyo at second base, and McLain is only going to become more expensive through arbitration in the coming years.

Sam Moll, Reds pitcher

The Reds have two left-handed relievers on the active roster who are on expiring contracts, but Sam Moll has been an effective lefty out of the Reds' bullpen this season, and he comes with one more year of team control. In 47 appearances this season, Moll owns a 4.54 FIP and 24.5% strikeout rate, but those numbers look even better when facing left-handed hitters (3.40 FIP, 28.7% K rate).

Spencer Steer, infielder/ outfielder

Spencer Steer is perhaps the most controversial name on this entire list, but he's arguably Cincinnati's biggest trade chip (not named Hunter Greene) at this year's trade deadline. Steer was linked to the Seattle Mariners late last week, and in a market that's light on right-handed bats, he could provoke a bidding war.

Tyler Stephenson, Reds catcher

With the Reds known to be shopping players on expiring contracts, Tyler Stephenson's name has already been bandied about as a likely trade deadline casualty. Stephenson's work behind the dish could help to elevate his profile, and the lack of catchers available this summer makes the former first-round pick a rather obvious trade candidate.

Nathaniel Lowe, Reds designated hitter

The shine has certainly worn off Nathaniel Lowe — though he did a great job filling in as the team's designated hitter when Suárez was on the injured list. His trade value has taken a hit in recent weeks, but clubs looking for veteran left-handed bat will surely check in on Lowe before the trade deadline passes.

JJ Bleday, Reds outfielder

Much like the aforementioned Steer, JJ Bleday has multiple years of team control remaining and has been swinging a red-hot bat since he was promoted from Triple-A earlier this year. But with top prospect Héctor Rodríguez waiting in the wings, the Reds could use this opportunity to clear the deck for their young outfielder.

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