As the Cincinnati Reds try to claw back into the playoffs, and with the Cleveland Guardians' tumble, they should consider trading for their All-Star outfielder.

On its face, a three-game set in steamy July against 21-win Colorado might not seem like much of an attraction. But it should be.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns (26) makes his MLB debut in the first inning of the MLB interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Yankees at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

For the first time in three years, it seems unlikely that the Reds will select a right-hander from Wake Forest with their first pick.

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The Reds are currently 48-46 and sit just three games back from a National League Wild Card spot. With the Reds already missing Hunter Greene and Rhett Lowder, it would be surprising to see them move on from Martinez, especially if they're still in contention for a playoff spot.

Elly De La Cruz and Andrew Abbott will represent the Cincinnati Reds at next week's MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta after Abbott's selection Tuesday.

Doug Feldmann, a Jacobs alum who played baseball at Northern Illinois, takes on role as Cincinnati Reds’ official scorer.

Abbott (7-1, 2.15 ERA) has pitched well enough in 15 starts to help put the Reds at the fringes of the wild-card playoff mix – and maybe well enough yet earn a first All-Star bid the way teammate Hunter Greene did a year ago.

The Cincinnati Reds are honoring the late Dave Parker on the outfield wall at Great American Ball Park.