Reds receive trade interest for utilityman Spencer Steer ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 9:01 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds are seeing significant trade interest in utilityman Spencer Steer as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The team, likely moving towards a selling strategy, has received inquiries about Steer, who is viewed as a valuable asset due to his versatility and consistent power hitting, including over 20 home runs in several seasons. Steer, 28, under club control through 2028, has a.748 OPS in 90 games this season. With the Reds' playoff chances diminishing, they may consider offers to capitalize on Steer's value before the August 3 deadline.
- •Reds are likely to sell players as playoff hopes fade
- •Spencer Steer can play multiple positions, increasing his trade value
- •Steer under control through 2028, attracting interest from several teams
- •He has hit 20+ home runs in three of the last four seasons
- •Trade discussions may accelerate before the August 3 deadline
- 9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Reds getting 'plenty' of trade interest on 20-homer utilityman
"The Reds are getting a lot of interest in this veteran utilityman.
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