The Reds are said to be shopping for a bat that would help boost their lineup, as well as some bullpen help ahead of next Thursday's deadline. Cincinnati currently sits at 53-50 and 2 1/2 games behind the San Diego Padres for the third and final National League Wild Card spot.

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The Cincinnati Reds came out of the All-Star break, won two games and were just 1 1/2 games behind the final wild-card position

The Cincinnati Reds have lost two straight games and are currently 52-49 and 3 1/2 games out of the National League Wild Card spot. Kiley McDaniel Jeff Passan from ESPN.com ranked their top 50 trade deadline candidates and two Reds pitchers were listed.

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The Reds haven't been in this position at the trade deadline, driving the seller's market, since 2015. They whiffed and it cost them for years.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is just 10 days away. The Cincinnati Reds are currently 2 1/2 games out of a Wild Card spot. Reds General Manager Brad Meador recently discussed the team's plan to approach the trade deadline for 2025.

Passan goes on to say that at this trade deadline, there isn't a player worthy of Greene in the Reds' eyes. He lists Cincinnati's best fit to acquire is Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, and wonders if Andrew Abbott could fit Boston's asking price. Passan also sees a scenario where the Reds don't do anything nearly as bold.