Cincinnati Reds make two trades at MLB deadline, miss major moves

The Cincinnati Reds executed only two trades ahead of the August 3 MLB trade deadline, acquiring two players. First baseman Nathaniel Lowe was sent to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for pitcher Alejandro Rivera and infielder Juan Brito. Lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for $250,000 in international bonus-cap space. Team president Nick Krall indicated that while there was interest in several players, the deals did not meet the organization's expectations. With seven pending free agents, the Reds' lack of significant moves leaves questions about their future competitiveness.

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