Proposed Red trade sees Cincinnati land $9.4 million two-time All-Star slugger as massive upgrade over Ke'Bryan Hayes
This would give the Reds a true third baseman of the future.
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The Cincinnati Reds are off to a great start for the 2026 season, with a record of 8-6 and in second place in the NL Central. While they are doing good, there are a few weaknesses they should address early in the season. One is their lack of offense, as the reason why they won those eight games is usually because of their pitching.
Sports Illustrated’s Thomas Carelli proposed the Reds start to fix that by making a deal with the Houston Astros for their two-time All-Star third baseman, Isaac Paredes. MORE: Astros linked to $61 million All-Star, former Cy Young candidate as temporary replacement for Hunter Brown The trade would look like this: Reds get: 3B Isaac Paredes Astros get: OF Rece Hinds, RHP Connor Phillips “The Reds can certainly use a veteran 3rd baseman as they look to make the playoffs for the 2nd straight season. Ke'Bryan Hayes is not the answer.
He batted sub-. 240 in consecutive seasons, and now, he bats under . 100 thus far in 2026.