RUMORS: Cincinnati Reds CHASE Luis Robert Jr. as Trade REPORTS Rapidly Escalate

Are the Cincinnati Reds on the verge of a blockbuster trade for Luis Robert? Jeff and Jeff break down rising rumors from both national and local sources, debating whether Robert’s star potential outweighs concerns about his injury history and recent decline at the plate. With the Pittsburgh Pirates stealing offseason headlines and NL Central rivals retooling, time is running out for the Reds to upgrade their lineup and capitalize on their championship window.

The conversation highlights Kazuma Okamoto as a possible overseas solution, explores why the Reds hesitate to commit long-term deals, and reacts to the Pirates outpacing Cincinnati with bold signings. Plus, find out how the front office’s strategy could frustrate fans and endanger playoff ambitions. Can the Cincinnati Reds finally make the decisive moves needed to keep pace—or will off-field hesitancy doom another promising season?

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21 comments

  3. He's played 6 seasons and has been a 110 OPS+ hitter or less in 4 of the 6 seasons. He's been more Jonathan India than an MVP candidate.

    Now imagine trading a starting pitcher prospect with multiple years of control for one underwhelming season of LRJ and then having to buy him out in 2027. It would be a collosal failure of a trade.

  4. "If you get the back of the baseball card, a guy who hits .250 with an ops around .770 – sign me up for that. That's what the team needs."

    Does someone need to say it? That was literally Austin Hays with a worse batting average! He was .266 with a .768 ops AND hit more home runs (and more hits) in less at-bats.

  11. FYI :
    2022
    Groin: Dealt with a groin issue in April.
    COVID-19: Missed time in May.
    Wrist: Suffered a fractured scaphoid bone in his left wrist, requiring surgery and extended recovery.
    Leg/Other: Also dealt with a general leg issue and other minor ailments.
    2023
    Hamstring: A strain in April.
    Appendicitis: Missed time in May.
    Calf: Missed the All-Star Game due to a calf injury.
    Finger: Sprained his right pinky finger.
    Knee/Hip/Quad: Experienced other short stints on the IL for various issues.
    2024
    Hip Flexor: A Grade 2 right hip flexor strain in April, costing him 62 games.
    Adductor: Another issue in April.
    2025
    Hamstring: A strained left hamstring in August, leading to another IL stint.

  13. I think the main attraction for the Reds front office is he could be just a one year rental. If he takes off then there is a club option for the next year. If the WS pay say one half of his salary Reds may have to give up a player they don't want to but that's the world of trades.

  15. We do not have any money. This is embarrasing, we have to give up good looking talents, for someone who is not good. We do have a good team. Lets go Reds lets do this

  19. I think you are underestimating the Pirates. They have a lot of good pitching. Maybe not quite as good as our overall rotation but they are at least trying to make some changes. They should not be underestimated. Also, Pittsburg might not be done either adding more offense or adding to their bullpen. There are several pretty good relievers out there too.
    I don't hate the deal completely because he does have potential to be good, but the recent history is not great.

  21. Yep, typical Cincinnati professional sports move. This dude will not make this team any better … 259 life time batting average 😂 30% strike out rate 😂 yep go get him Cincinnati. Bet it fills the stands.. dudes hit 38 homers one time in his career.. other than that averages 13 homers a season..

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