Martinez went on to say the trade deadline was motivation for the 2025 Reds, who stood at 54-50 after Friday's victory and one game back of the San Diego Padres for the third National League Wild Card.

"One rival executive proclaimed the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants should be aggressive buyers," Rosenthal wrote, "saying it's 'open season' on the third NL wild card because of the San Diego Padres' uncertain hold on the position."

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/reds as MLB Analyst Point to Cincinnati Reds Infield Prospect as Top Trade Chip . Major League Baseball's trade deadline is less than a week away. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com went through each MLB team and provided his best trade chip for each club.

The trade deadline is now just a few days away and the Reds are looking to buy. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Cincinnati is looking for a middle-of-the-order bat as well as bullpen upgrades.

While the Cincinnati Reds are trending toward being buyers at the deadline, general manager Brad Meador said that this likely won’t be an all-in season. Also, while the Reds have solid depth at several different positions,

With the MLB trade deadline looming, the Arizona Diamondbacks have traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for two pitching prospects. The Mariners sent their 13th-ranked prospect Brandyn Garcia and their 16th-ranked prospect Ashton Izzi in return, both pitchers.

The Cincinnati Reds (53-50), now at two games back of the third National League Wild Card spot entering play of July 25, haven't made a move yet. It remains to be seen if and how the Reds might involve themselves in the trade-deadline activity.

"You've just got to find some momentum," Rays center fielder Chandler Simpson said. "Really just banding together. Leaning on each other. Passing the baton. Just knowing that if one guy doesn't do it, the next guy will pick him up." Injuries have started to take a bite out of Tampa Bay's lineup.

The Reds are reportedly interested in acquiring Eugenio Suarez before the trade deadline on July 31. They aren't alone. MLB insider Jon Heyman is