Mets hunt for pitching help suddenly puts Reds in position to fix their lineup

New York Mets, Mark Vientos | Jess Rapfogel/GettyImagesNew York Mets owner Steve Cohen has shown time and time again that he has no problem spending money. But according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic (subscription required), the Mets hold some interest in the top remaining free-agent starters, but their focus is on first exploring trades. That could work in the Cincinnati Reds' favor.

The Mets are looking for a starting pitcher, and the Reds are searching for some power. Cincinnati tried their best to sign free agent slugger Kyle Schwarber earlier this offseason, but ultimately came up short. Most experts believe the best way for the Reds to acquire a big-bat is to trade…