The Reds have a good core of pitching and an inconsistent offense. Will they buy or sell? Get their trade deadline outlook at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Reds will begin the second half in fourth place in the National League Central, but certainly not out of playoff contention.

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Durán has been one of baseball's best relievers this season. The flamethrowing closer headed into the All-Star break with a career-best 1.66 ERA and 49 strikeouts in 43.1 innings.

At least they got another All-Star selection out of the evening, when MLB announced that left-hander Andrew Abbott joins teammate Elly De La Cruz on the National League squad next week as a replacement for Dodgers pitcher Yosh Yamamoto.

The Cincinnati Reds are a potential playoff team in 2025. At 46-45 overall, the Reds are 3.5 games out of a Wild Card spot.

The New York Yankees are actively exploring options to strengthen their roster in anticipation of the upcoming challenges, and one potential player target has shown promise after being linked with a move from the Cincinnati Reds.

All things Reds: Latest Cincinnati Reds news, schedule, roster, stats, injury updates and more. “We’ll definitely have more clarity as we get closer to the trade deadline, where we are,” Meador said. “Right now you’re just focusing on one series ...