This massive Tigers trade package could tempt Reds to part with Elly De La Cruz

Motor City Bengals writer Anthony Ranaudo proposes that the Detroit Tigers could potentially acquire superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz from the Cincinnati Reds in a hypothetical blockbuster permanent trade. The suggested package would require Detroit to send out five players, headlined by major league All-Star Riley Greene, top young outfielder Max Clark, and starting pitcher Troy Melton, alongside prospects Zyhir Hope and Cameron Flukey.

Ranaudo argues that standard prospect packages would fail to sway Cincinnati, who previously sought controllable young major league talent. With De La Cruz under team control through 2029 and coming off a 30-30 campaign, the Reds hold immense leverage, leading the writer to acknowledge that while such a five-player deal could theoretically tempt Cincinnati, it remains firmly in the realm of fan fantasy.