According to multiple sources, including cincinnati.com, the Reds are now part of the sweepstakes to acquire catcher J.T. Realmuto from the Miami Marlins. The deal would include catcher Tucker Barnhart and minor-league outfielder and top prospect Taylor Trammell.
The Marlins front office has stood its ground since it was announced that Realmuto would not agree to a long-term deal with the ball club, asking for a contract controlled player as well as potential prospects.
As many as 14 teams have been rumored to be interested in Realmuto, who is under contract control by Miami for the next two seasons.