The Cincinnati Reds continue to look for ways to improve their offense, and on Sunday, it was reported that they’re one of two teams engaged in trade talks for 2023 All-Star, Luis Robert Jr., according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
Robert has struggled since his All-Star season in 2023, slashing .223/.288/.372 with 28 home runs and 56 stolen bases.
However, the 28-year-old still brings real impact with his glove and his speed. Defensively, Robert Jr. has elite range, ranking in the 93rd percentile in Outs Above Average. On the bases, his sprint speed is 29.0 ft/sec, ranking him in the 90th percentile in all of Major League Baseball.
On Monday night, The Enquirer’s Gordon Wittenmyer hinted at what it could cost to trade for the former All-Star.
“The White Sox have sought young players and near-ready prospects in trade talks, and the Reds have a deep reserve of young pitchers with at least some big-league experience, such as Chase Petty, right-hander Julian Agauir, and lefty Brandon Williamson,” Wittenmyer wrote.
If that is all it would take to land a player with Robert Jr.’s upside, it should be an absolute no-brainer for the Reds. With Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene in the prime of their careers, the Reds should be willing to take risks to win now. With their strong rotation, an impact bat could go a long way in making this team dangerous in 2026.
You can read The Enquirer’s full article here.