Reds unlikely to pursue Aroldis Chapman trade before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds have reportedly ruled out trading for Aroldis Chapman, citing their current performance and the bullpen as a priority concern. Although they have shown improvement, their standing at 35-37 raises doubts about contending for the postseason. Red Sox general manager Craig Breslow may need to consider sending Chapman to a more competitive team as the deadline approaches. This decision reflects broader questions regarding the Reds' overall competitiveness and trading strategy.
- •Cincinnati Reds currently stand at 35-37 in the NL Central.
- •Reds prioritize improving their bullpen for the second half.
- •Trading for rental players like Chapman seems unlikely for Cincinnati.
- •Craig Breslow may seek to trade Chapman to a better contender.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — One team is already off the Red Sox’s list for an Aroldis Chapman trade, and it’s not the Yankees
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- MLB•Jun 20, 2026, 7:17 AMTwo Weeks Into Voting, the Biggest Surprises on the All-Star Game Ballot
- MLB•Jun 20, 2026, 7:07 AMDalton Rushing flushes a nightmare night, delivers walk-off moment
- MLB•Jun 20, 2026, 5:53 AMTST Images: Dodgers defeat Orioles, 6-5, in Los Angeles
- MLB•Jun 20, 2026, 5:48 AMSeattle Mariners Offense Left With no Answers in 6-2 Loss to Boston Red Sox
- MLB•Jun 20, 2026, 5:38 AMDalton Rushing Walks It Off; Dodgers Get Series-Opening Win Over Orioles
- MLB•Jun 20, 2026, 5:34 AMMariners lose to Red Sox, 6-2: Mariners bats vanquished once again by lefty starter
