Reds at Crossroads Before Deadline

The Reds are clinging to playoff hope despite a .500 record and a 2.5-game deficit, but with six teams ahead of them, the path is steep. After a brutal May-June stretch, the front office is holding off on deadline moves, waiting for key players like Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene to return. President Nick Krall argues that without wins, big trades don’t make sense — especially with expiring contracts offering little return. The team’s focus must be on winning now, not trading later. Every decision counts for a small-market club — and the next few weeks will reveal if they’re buyers or just waiting to climb. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1255d1a2fd91d596