The Cincinnati Reds’ trade deadline approach walks a tightrope as president Nick Krall hopes to balance the desire to make a run this year with preserving the farm system for future success. In a way, the strategy mirrors the Reds’ season, which has hovered around the .500 mark, neither blowing away the competition nor falling too far behind. However, Krall does appear ready to add at least one bullpen piece, and the Baltimore Orioles might just have the right guy.
Lefty Gregory Soto seems to be a perfect fit for a Reds bullpen that has struggled in recent weeks.