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5 Biggest Cincinnati Reds Rumors Heading Into June

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5 Biggest Cincinnati Reds Rumors Heading Into June

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We head into the dog days of summer and can expect not only the temperatures to rise, but the rumors to rev up too. Here are five Cincinnati Reds rumors to keep an eye on as June gets underway.

5. Will Mesoraco Be Shut Down For Remainder of Season?

Devin Mesoraco possibly out for year with injury
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5. Will Mesoraco Be Shut Down For Remainder of Season?

Devin Mesoraco possibly out for year with injury
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Devin Mesoraco has been limited to a .181 average in just 23 games this season to a hip impingement. He recently was put on the 15-day disabled list, but some are growing weary of the injury and believe Mesoraco might eventually opt to undergo season-ending surgery to repair it.

4. Jay Bruce On His Way Out?

Jay Bruce may be on his way out
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4. Jay Bruce On His Way Out?

Jay Bruce may be on his way out
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Bruce is nearing the end of his six-year, $ 51 million deal he signed back in 2011. The issue is that the production he has contributed (or lack thereof) is not worth the money he is being paid. The Reds will want to shed some money off their books, so Bruce may be out as a side piece in a Cueto or Chapman deal.

3. Mike Leake Drawing Interest

Mike Leake may be available
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3. Mike Leake Drawing Interest

Mike Leake may be available
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Mike Leake has been overall effective this season and is seen largely as a “Plan B” to Cueto. With a 2-4 record and 4.66 ERA, Leake will not command a king’s ransom of a package to acquire him.

2. Aroldis Chapman Pitching Under Brighter Lights?

Aroldis Chapman may be headed to big city
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2. Aroldis Chapman Pitching Under Brighter Lights?

Aroldis Chapman may be headed to big city
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Chapman has been his dominant self this season, but like Cueto, he will be hard to retain when he becomes a free agent. Chapman’s name has been linked to both the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers.

1. Will Johnny Cueto Still Be Wearing Red After Deadline?

Bad season could lead to trade of ace Cueto
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1. Will Johnny Cueto Still Be Wearing Red After Deadline?

Bad season could lead to trace of ace Cueto
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Cueto has been the Reds’ ace his entire career, producing an 88-61 record and a 3.26 ERA. His numbers have been outstanding, but they have also driven up his cost, most likely out of the Reds’ price range. For this reason and the poor performance by the team so far, Cueto looks to be on his way out. The Reds hope to get something out of him rather than let him walk after the season when he becomes a free agent.

Chad Troyan is a baseball writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @ChadTroyan15, “Like” him on Facebook or add him to your network on Google

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