Fansided · Aug 5, 2025
Reds fans might be locked on the wrong playoff rival right now
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio | Jim McIsaac/GettyImagesThe Cincinnati Reds made some additions to their roster last week, but the San Diego Padres stole the show at this year's trade deadline. Padres' GM A.J. Preller, as he's known to do, put it all on the line and made some rather aggressive trades ahead of the July 31 deadline in order to give San Diego a boost for the final two months of the season.