Jeff Passen of Yahoo News reported just after 8 a.m. ET this morning that the Reds and Miami Marlins were “near” a deal involving starting pitcher Dan Straily. The report indicates the Reds would receive two pitching prospects back – Luis Castillo (24) and Austin Brice (24) – along with a third player.
Sources: Marlins near deal for starter Dan Straily from Cincinnati. RHP Luis Castillo and Austin Brice, plus third prospect, go to Reds.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 19, 2017
About 15 minutes later, FOX Sports reporter Ken Rosenthal confirmed the deal.