MLB-NEWS: The Milwaukee Brewers franchise second baseman,  has officially joined the Cincinnati Reds. According to ESPN, a three-year, $133.8 million contract was agreed upon because…

3 sneaky Reds 2024 MLB trade deadline targets to consider

Who could the Reds add to the fold to solidify their playoff-hopeful roster?

The Cincinnati Reds enter the All-Star Break having won five of their last seven games. It has buoyed a disappointing start to the year after a promising year in 2023. The National League Wild Card standings continue to be very deep, the Reds lost a game in the standings to Pittsburgh during that stretch, so they will need reinforcements at the trade deadline to get back to the playoffs. Looking at the injury-plagued roster, the outfield is a point of interest to improve the roster in the interim. Could Luis Robert Jr be the key to getting the Reds back in the playoffs for the first time since 2020? Or will a pitcher be on their way to the Queen City?

Cincinnati has struggled to keep star players around after their rookie contracts, specifically Luis Castillo, Eugenio Suarez, and more. Elly De La Cruz has five years of team control after this season, giving the Reds a pretty clear window of contention. They can prop that window open by trading for Luis Robert Jr.

The White Sox centerfielder has three years of control after this season, locking down a premier position and adding an above-average right-handed bat to the middle of their lineup. Robert has been connected to the big market teams across the majors in the run-up to the trade deadline, specifically the Philadelphia Phillies.