Reds pursue Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward amid offensive struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 7:55 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly interested in trading for Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles. With a current record of 39-46, the Reds sit last in the NL Central, 14.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers and 6.0 games out of the Wild Card race. Their outfield has posted a.676 OPS, ranking tied for 25th in the majors. Taylor Ward, who has a.728 OPS this season, is viewed as a potential upgrade and fits the Reds' needs as they approach the MLB trade deadline on August 3.
- •Reds are currently 39-46 and last in the NL Central.
- •They have the 25th-ranked outfield OPS at.676.
- •Ward has a.728 OPS and offers right-handed hitting.
- •The MLB trade deadline is on August 3.
- •Cincinnati may pivot to selling if they fall further behind.
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Reds linked to trade for 108 OPS+ Orioles slugger amid .676 OPS outfield problem
"This move would be a huge help for the Reds to climb up the NL Central standings.
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