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Reds Trade Lowe to Guardians, Ferguson to Cardinals
4 Aug
Summary
- Nathaniel Lowe was traded to the Cleveland Guardians.
- Caleb Ferguson was sent to the St. Louis Cardinals for bonus space.
- Juan Brito was acquired from the Guardians after being DFA'd.
The Cincinnati Reds made several moves as the MLB trade deadline passed on Monday evening, August 3, 2026. A notable transaction saw Nathaniel Lowe being traded to the Cleveland Guardians just before the deadline.
Following this, the Reds engaged in a deal with their rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals, sending left-handed pitcher Caleb Ferguson to St. Louis. In return, Cincinnati received $250,000 in international bonus space.
Ferguson's recent performance included allowing just two runs over four innings in his last five appearances for the Reds. His final outing was in Saturday's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Additionally, the Reds acquired infielder Juan Brito, who was recently designated for assignment by the Guardians. This acquisition came after the deadline had officially passed.
Despite these transactions, many fans perceived the trade deadline as an 'epic failure,' with popular names like Brady Singer and Tyler Stephenson remaining with the team. The lack of major acquisitions led to widespread disappointment and doubt about the team's future prospects.
