Fansided · Jul 19, 2025
This AL West team might surprisingly pull Reds' top deadline target off the market
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward | Ronald Martinez/GettyImagesThe Cincinnati Reds may need to close the book on the fanciful idea of acquiring Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward. An Ohio native, Ward has long been a desired trade target for Reds fans, but it just doesn't seem realistic anymore.
The 31-year-old Ward has been a 20-plus home run threat for the last four seasons. This season, Ward is hitting just .225, but has a .474 slugging percentage and 22 round trippers. That's something Los Angeles may not want to part with, especially if they continue to see themselves as playoff contenders.