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.

The New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates have had at least cursory discussions about outfielder/infielder Oneil Cruz, the New York Post's Jon Heyman reports. However, the ask for Cruz is of course high, according to Heyman.

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The Reds and Diamondbacks have indeed discussed Eugenio Suarez, but sources called it “a long shot” that a deal comes together. Arizona is shopping Suarez, Josh Naylor, Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly, according to sources, as all are on expiring contracts.

Count the Cincinnati Reds among the teams to talk with the Arizona Diamondbacks about third baseman Eugenio Suárez, arguably the most sought-after bat on the trade market. Suárez, of course, spent seven seasons with the Reds, meaning that this would be a reunion.

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 Arizona Diamondbacks traded Josh Naylor to kick off the trade deadline season, and now all eyes turn to Eugenio Suarez.

The Boston Red Sox could look to acquire some controllable pitching in a deal that sends All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran to the Cincinnati Reds.

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.