The trading deadline is nearing and while the Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers are set to unload (both have already made moves) the other teams in the Central may be looking to add. With three of the best teams in baseball in the division here is a look at the Central power rankings after 16 weeks.
5. Cincinnati Reds
The Reds finished the week a three and four record, but the team’s biggest news of the week was the trading of ace Johnny Cueto to the Kansas City Royals. While the trade looks like it will hurt them in the short term, adding three lefty arms with upside will be big for the future in Cincinnati.