Reds Set Steep Price as Teams Pursue Their Starters

Overview

• Ken Rosenthal reports multiple clubs have checked on Cincinnati’s rotation, including interest in Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Andrew Abbott and Brady Singer.
• The Reds are expected to require a major-league-ready starting pitcher in return plus an offensive upgrade to consider moving a top arm.
• Rival evaluators doubt the team will actually make its big arms available, with Greene viewed internally as especially difficult to pry loose.
• Team leadership has previously downplayed the likelihood of dealing Greene, reinforcing industry skepticism that a headline trade will materialize.
• Cincinnati added Gavin Lux earlier in the offseason and continues to seek more offense, with no deals viewed as imminent.