Cincinnati Reds make trades involving Nathaniel Lowe and Caleb Ferguson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:08 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds made notable trades at the MLB trade deadline on July 30, 2026. Nathaniel Lowe was traded to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Alejandro Rivera, described as a promising young pitcher, while Caleb Ferguson was sent to the St. Louis Cardinals for $250,000 in international bonus pool cash. The Reds retained several veteran players whom some analysts expected to be moved, raising questions about their strategy. These decisions could impact the team's performance and future moves as the season progresses.
- •Cincinnati traded Nathaniel Lowe to Cleveland for Alejandro Rivera
- •Reds received $250K in international bonus cash for Caleb Ferguson
- •Reds chose not to trade several veteran players
- •Lowe's trade could impact team's playoff aspirations
- •Ferguson was average in the bullpen this season
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Trade grades for the Cincinnati Reds
"Cincinnati’s front office sat on their hands for most of the day, but did make some moves of consequence.
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