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After years of stagnation, Carlos Jorge is coming alive in Double-A, setting the scene for the Cincinnati Reds to make a critical decision about his future.

The Cincinnati Reds have little margin for error with the way they operate. Unfortunately, it does appear as though they gave up on this young bat too quickly.

The Cincinnati Reds are in free fall, and their collapse might push manager Terry Francona to make a decision few thought would be on the table this season.

At least everyone else passed on him, too.

Every year, there's a handful of prospects who the Cincinnati Reds have no plans to trade no matter what. But a couple could be moved at the MLB trade deadline.

The return of Hunter Greene will have a positive side effect for the Cincinnati Reds' bullpen, but more will be needed if the club wants to compete.

Brady Singer's name has already come up in trade talks, but the Cincinnati Reds can't be so cavalier in their quest to improve the roster.

The MLB trade deadline is about a month away, and while a number of Cincinnati Reds players will stay put, some might not be entirely safe.

The Cincinnati Reds are clinging onto life at the bottom of the NL Central standings, but if they fall further, might they entertain trading Eugenio Suárez?

Overlooked fifth-round pick Eli Pitts is showing out and his exciting profile could prove that the Cincinnati Reds got a steal and a potential fast riser.