With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the Cincinnati Reds are in a prime position to capitalize if they choose to play their cards right. While much of the market chatter centers on the usual suspects, the Reds should be watching the Los Angeles Angels closely.
Sitting fourth in the AL West and hovering just under the .500 mark, the Angels are caught in the middle of a long-overdue rebuild. Should they pull the plug and commit to selling, the Reds could inquire about a pair of impactful upgrades.
Two names from Anaheim stand out: outfielder Taylor Ward and left-handed reliever Reid Detmers.