Cincinnati Reds: Four players who could get traded at the deadline
By Nick Reid
Cincinnati Reds players on the move?
Raisel Iglesias, CL
Although Raisel Iglesias isn’t a free agent until 2021, there is the belief that he could be moved at this year’s deadline as the Reds are willing to listen to offers for their closer, according to Joel Sherman.
Iglesias was highly touted when he was called up to the Majors in 2015, but the Cuban phenom hasn’t reached the elite level many expected from him. He was groomed to be a starter, but after a moderate rookie season, Iglesias was moved to the bullpen, where he’s become the Reds’ go-to 9th inning arm. He has a 3.14 career ERA along with a 1.15 WHIP, 135 ERA+ and 83 saves in 94 opportunities.
The 29-year-old Iglesias hasn’t been bad, but he didn’t become the pitcher Cincinnati had hoped and has now become expendable. The Reds’ brass is aware of the (perceived) high demand for closers on the trade market and they are open to wielding theirs prior to the deadline. Since Iglesias is under control for several more years he could have the most value of any of the Reds’ trade pieces and bring them back the best haul come July 31st.