Reds Reshape Roster With Littell, Hayes Trades

The Cincinnati Reds acquired starting pitcher Zack Littell from the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-team trade also involving the Los Angeles Dodgers, sending prospects Adam Serwinowski and Brian Van Belle to the Rays. The Rays then traded Serwinowski, Paul Gervase, and Ben Rortvedt to the Dodgers for catcher Hunter Feduccia. Littell, who has a 3.58 ERA over 22 starts and is set to become a free agent, will strengthen the Reds’ rotation and allow veteran Nick Martinez to move into a key bullpen role. Reds president Nick Krall stated the move bolsters both their rotation and bullpen depth as part of the team's aggressive push for the postseason. Littell expressed gratitude for his time in Tampa Bay, where he transitioned from reliever to starter. Earlier the same day, the Reds also traded for third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to further enhance their playoff chances.