It seems patently ridiculous that after just 26 games played, we’re already talking about trade deadline tactics. Such is life in this condensed season, however, and we’ve now got exactly one week remaining until the ink must be dry on any trade season dealings.
The Cincinnati Reds are a bit of a hot mess at the moment. They’ve won just 11 times so far this year, and have already faced significant problems with two vital components of their club - offense, and relief pitching. Still, thanks to the expanded playoff system we’re going to get this fall, they’re just one game out of a playoff position, and sit so despite never having truly come close to playing their best ball yet.