The Houston Astros have been connected a sleeper first base trade target from the Cincinnati Reds.
are a team to watch ahead of the MLB trade deadline later this month. They could look to get aggressive on the trade market and the first base position is a need for them.
"Candelario is perhaps my favorite name here given he's a switch hitter and extra-base hit machine, and while the Reds are currently competitive, their, well, frugal ownership could be enticed to shed his $29 million combined across 2025 and 2026. Candelario can also play third base in addition to first, making him a possible Alex Bregman replacement if Crane himself wants to constrain costs but still have a veteran at the hot corner.
Candelario's ability to play third base would also give the Astros some options. He could even allow them to flip Alex Bregman in a separate trade if they chose to do so.
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