5 Biggest Cincinnati Reds Rumors Heading Into July

5 Biggest Cincinnati Reds Rumors Heading Into July

By Chad Troyan

July 1, 2015

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5 Biggest Cincinnati Reds Rumors Heading Into July

Great American Ballpark — The Cincinnati Reds’ record has improved over the last few months, and as a result, these five rumors have really gained some steam heading into July.

The Cincinnati Reds’ record has improved over the last few months, and as a result, these five rumors have really gained some steam heading into July.

5. Jay Bruce Could Be Dealt

Jay Bruce may be on his way out

5. Jay Bruce Could Be Dealt

Jay Bruce may be on his way out — While his name hasn’t been mentioned too often, Jay Bruce has been whispered as an idea of a side piece to a Johnny Cueto or Aroldis Chapman deal. This move would be in order to get money off the books. Bruce’s production hasn’t been equal to the money he is currently being paid. The Reds would love to move the money, but a deal remains unlikely.

While his name hasn’t been mentioned too often, Jay Bruce has been whispered as an idea of a side piece to a Johnny Cueto or Aroldis Chapman deal. This move would be in order to get money off the books. Bruce’s production hasn’t been equal to the money he is currently being paid. The Reds would love to move the money, but a deal remains unlikely.

4. Aroldis Chapman On The Move?

Chapman may be on the move come trade deadline

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4. Aroldis Chapman On The Move?

Chapman may be on the move come trade deadline — His name hasn’t been thrown around as much as teammate Johnny Cueto, but Chapman is likely to be moved so the Reds can get something in return for him. They won’t be able to afford him when his contract expires. Who his suitors are is unknown, but it will likely be a team such as the Los Angeles Dodgers.

His name hasn’t been thrown around as much as teammate Johnny Cueto, but Chapman is likely to be moved so the Reds can get something in return for him. They won’t be able to afford him when his contract expires. Who his suitors are is unknown, but it will likely be a team such as the Los Angeles Dodgers.

3. Todd Frazier To The Big Apple?

Frazier deserves All Star nod

3. Todd Frazier To The Big Apple?

Frazier deserves All Star nod — Todd Frazier has been one of many names targeted by the New York Mets. Frazier has stated he’s happy in Cincinnati, so would the Reds really consider trading a potential All-Star starter? With Cueto and Chapman most likely leaving, Frazier seems to be a piece the Reds intend to keep for the core of their team moving forward.

Todd Frazier has been one of many names targeted by the New York Mets. Frazier has stated he’s happy in Cincinnati, so would the Reds really consider trading a potential All-Star starter? With Cueto and Chapman most likely leaving, Frazier seems to be a piece the Reds intend to keep for the core of their team moving forward.

2. Johnny Cueto Shipped To The Lone Star State?

Cueto could be headed to Astros

2. Johnny Cueto Shipped To The Lone Star State?

Cueto could be headed to Astros — Cueto has been linked to many teams, one of which is the Houston Astros. The Astros have a strong farm system given their losing ways over the past several seasons, and they are said to be more interested in Cueto than the Phillies’ Cole Hamels. The Reds could target top pitching prospect Mike Appel as part of a deal.

Cueto has been linked to many teams, one of which is the Houston Astros. The Astros have a strong farm system given their losing ways over the past several seasons, and they are said to be more interested in Cueto than the Phillies’ Cole Hamels. The Reds could target top pitching prospect Mike Appel as part of a deal.

1. Most Likely Standing Pat at the Trade Deadline

Walt Jocketty Reds

1. Most Likely Standing Pat at the Trade Deadline

Walt Jocketty Reds — Cincinnati Enquirer’s John Fay says since the Reds currently stand only five games just below .500, they may take a chance and stand pat at the deadline. Their hope is that they can make a late-season surge and become a possible Wild Card contender. Right now this seems to be highly unlikely, but crazier things have happened for the Reds.

Cincinnati Enquirer’s John Fay says since the Reds currently stand only five games just below .500, they may take a chance and stand pat at the deadline. Their hope is that they can make a late-season surge and become a possible Wild Card contender. Right now this seems to be highly unlikely, but crazier things have happened for the Reds.

Chad Troyan is a baseball and football 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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