Reds Weigh Trade Deadline Moves for Playoff Push

The Cincinnati Reds remain in contention for a National League Wild Card spot as the MLB trade deadline nears, prompting debate over whether the team will buy or sell. Management faces pressure to upgrade the roster, especially with a right-handed power bat and bullpen reinforcements. Trade targets now include All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan, Eugenio Suarez, Luis Robert Jr., Jake Byrd, and Taylor Ward, although acquiring Kwan would be costly due to his club control. Young stars Elly De La Cruz and Andrew Abbott, as well as recent top draft pick Chase Burns, are seen as key to the team's future. The Reds' upcoming homestand before the All-Star break is critical for shaping their deadline strategy. The team's decisions in the next few weeks will determine if they make a push for their first full-season playoff appearance since 2013.