With the trade deadline barreling toward its final hours, the Cincinnati Reds have found themselves navigating a path unexpected. While the team’s offensive inconsistencies have been well-documented, and largely assumed to be the focal point of deadline activity — it turns out another top priority might’ve been starting pitching depth as well.
In a somewhat surprising twist, the Reds were reportedly in the mix for Minnesota Twins right-hander Chris Paddack. According to The Athletic’s C. Trent Rosecrans, (subscription required), the Reds also were one of the teams in on the bidding for Paddack.
On the surface, this might raise some eyebrows.