"Reports from Cincinnati have indicated that the Reds may be open to trading ace righty Hunter Greene, who still has three years remaining on the six-year, $53 million extension he signed in 2023. Though the average annual value is only $8.83 million, his actual salary will increase in each of the next three seasons. There is also a club option for $21 million that would secure the 26-year-old for the 2029 season."
"Mark Sheldon of MLB.com appears to be speculating about Greene's availability, but he noted the Reds' need for more offense as a reason they could end up moving him. The Cubs have plenty of hitting prospects, although no clear pieces that could be moved for someone of Greene's caliber. As unlikely as a big trade like this would be, it's something to keep on the radar."
"Ben Cherington and the Pittsburgh Pirates have sat near the bottom of the division for a decade, as a lack of quality ownership has prevented them from spending the money needed to field a competitive team. Their young pitching core of Paul Skenes, Jared Jones, and Bubba Chandler can offer their fans hope for the future, but that doesn't matter when you have the worst offense in baseball."
Offseason activity for the Cubs will accelerate after the World Series with both free agency and trades under consideration. The Reds may be willing to trade ace Hunter Greene, who carries three years left on a six-year, $53 million extension and a 2029 club option; injuries have limited his availability but his strikeout ability is elite when healthy. The Cubs have hitting prospects but lack obvious trade pieces matching Greene's caliber. The Pirates' payroll constraints and weak offense leave Mitch Keller as a potential salary-clearing trade candidate.
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