With a lot of needs and a tight budget, the Cincinnati Reds should target trades for these four fallen top prospects to augment their budding young core.
Blog Red Machine's Stephen Parello argues that the Cincinnati Reds should pursue trade deals for former top prospects who have struggled with their original teams. With roster needs and budget constraints in mind, Parello proposes targeting cheap, high-upside players entering or nearing arbitration rather than spending heavily on top free agents.
The four trade candidates identified by the writer are New York Mets infielder Brett Baty, Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith, New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells, and Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jordan Lawlar. Parello contends that each player offers versatility and untapped potential that could fill specific voids for Cincinnati at an affordable acquisition cost.
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