MLB Writer Expects Reds To Cut Ties With $12 Million Crafty Lefty
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The Cincinnati Reds have done a pretty good job of building their roster over the last few years, but it still seems like they're a step behind in the National League Central.
Cincinnati brought in talent like Gavin Lux, Austin Hays, and Jose Trevino in the offseason, and the trio of additions has looked pretty solid. But the team as a whole hasn't been atop the division, and there's a chance the Reds fall out of postseason contention and make a few big moves this season.
ESPN's David Schoenfield recently predicted the Reds would cut ties with reliever Taylor Rogers at the trade deadline because of the lefty's expiring contract.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 19: Taylor Rogers #55 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 19, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 19: Taylor Rogers #55 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 19, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland."The Reds' offense has been abysmal while the Hunter Greene/Brady Singer/Nick Lodolo pitching trio has been excellent," Schoenfield wrote. "If the Cubs pull away in the National League Central, it's possible none of the other teams in the division are wild-card contenders, given the early strength of the NL West.
"Rogers and Martinez are in their walk years, but Rogers is the more likely trade candidate given his salary. He's making $12 million, but the Giants are paying $6 million of it, so any team that acquires him would be on the hook for only $2 million or so to cover the months after the deadline."
Rogers was added in the offseason, and the Reds could afford to lose him if a team is willing to give up a quality prospect or two.
Cincinnati doesn't have a lot of left-handed relief depth, but top prospects Luis Mey and Zach Maxwell (both righties) are pounding on the door of the big leagues awaiting their call-up.
Trading Rogers wouldn't be the worst-case scenario if the Reds are out of postseason contention by August.
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