Cincinnati Reds receive criticism for quiet trade deadline performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds had a lackluster trade deadline, making only two trades. Former MLB GM Jim Bowden criticized the Reds' decision to neither buy nor sell effectively, calling the deadline 'very disappointing.' The Reds traded reliever Caleb Ferguson to the St. Louis Cardinals for international bonus pool money without receiving a player in return. They also dealt Nathaniel Lowe to the Cleveland Guardians for right-handed pitcher Alejandro Rivera. Bowden expressed concern over the Reds' failure to address their needs or prepare for future seasons.
- •Cincinnati Reds made two trades at the deadline.
- •The team traded Caleb Ferguson for international bonus pool money.
- •Nathaniel Lowe was sent to the Cleveland Guardians for Alejandro Rivera.
- •Jim Bowden called the Reds' deadline performance 'very disappointing'.
- •Reds missed opportunities to improve their current and future roster.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — Reds blasted by ex-MLB GM for 'very disappointing' trade deadline
"This Reds' trade deadline was not one this ex-MLB GM was a fan of.
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