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5d ago

Reds Make Three Deadline Moves to Strengthen Wild Card Bid

The team aims to slim a three-game deficit by exchanging prospects for targeted upgrades in its pitching staff, infield defense, lineup versatility.

Jul 30, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics third baseman Miguel Andujar (22) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • President of baseball operations Nick Krall said the trio of trades bolstered the Reds’ pitching depth, defensive range, lineup balance.
  • Cincinnati acquired versatile infielder/outfielder Miguel Andújar from Oakland in exchange for Single-A right-hander Kenya Huggins.
  • Left-handed starter Matt Littell joined the rotation from Tampa Bay via a three-team deal that sent prospect Adam Serwinowski to the Dodgers, right-hander Brian Van Belle to the Rays.
  • Shortstop Kevin Hayes arrived from Pittsburgh in exchange for No. 9 prospect Sammy Stafura, adding a Gold Glove defender up the middle.
  • The deadline moves have lifted clubhouse morale as Cincinnati enters Thursday three games behind the final NL wild-card spot, seeking its first full-season postseason berth since 2013.