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Rays’ return on Blake Snell may tempt Reds to deal Sonny Gray

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 01: Sonny Gray #54 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches during a game. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Seeing the return the Rays received for Blake Snell may motivate the Reds to deal Sonny Gray.

The Tampa Bays Rays received quite the haul for Blake Snell. The American League Champions shipped the left-hander to the San Diego Padres in exchange for four top prospects. The return for the former Cy Young winner could motivate Cincinnati Reds GM Nick Krall to intensify his efforts to trade Sonny Gray this offseason.

San Diego reportedly is sending pitchers Luis Patino and Cole Wilcox, along with catchers Francisco Mejía and Blake Hunt to Tampa Bay.