Fansided · Jul 20, 2025
Trading for Bryan Reynolds would bring one big problem the Reds can't ignore
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds | Brandon Sloter/GettyImagesWith so few quality outfielders available ahead of the MLB trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates could look to capitalize by netting a haul for franchise stalwart Bryan Reynolds. The outfielder hasn't been his typical self this season, but some advanced metrics suggest a return to his normal consistency is coming.
With any change of fortune, Reynolds will have a big second half, and if the Pirates were to trade the 30-year-old at the deadline, the Cincinnati Reds would love to have his bat in the lineup. However, Reynolds' potential juice may not be worth the squeeze because of one thing: future financial implications.