After Kyle Schwarber decided against taking a hometown discount from the Reds and re-signed with the Phillies on Tuesday, the Reds are apparently still looking for a way to add an impact bat. They are considering trading for Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte and Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe,

Marte would definitely cost more in a trade than Lowe.

The Reds may trade for Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte after failing to sign hometown kid Kyle Schwarber.

Why Atlanta's position when considering free agents who rejected qualifying offers is different, potential Reds trade targets and more.

Gordon Whittenmeyer released an article very late on Monday night talking about the fact the Reds are waiting to hear Schwarber’s decision. In that article, he referenced a conversation with reporters that Nick Krall had on Monday in which he was asked how he feels the Reds' offer stands up to the competition.

The Pirates and Reds are interested in Rays slugger Brandon Lowe, whose market dovetails with Ketel Marte. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Cincinnati Reds were in the race for sought-after free agent Kyle Schwarber up until the end, but their best chance at a big ticket free agent ended on Tuesday. Schwarber neared a five-year, $150 million signing to return to the Philadelphia Phillies, according to a report by ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

Star Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz will represent his home nation in one of biggest stages in the sport.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/reds/onsi as Cincinnati Reds Minor League Manager Honored With Prestigious Award. Louisville Bats manager Pat Kelly was the recipient of the 17th annual Mike Coolbaugh Award on Monday.

A Randy Savage “Big Rubber Guys” figure in Reds gear was announced in July and the wrestling legend’s collectible was made available for preorder this month.

Reds' Nick Krall signed relief pitcher while on the safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Shoutout to The Athletic's Zack Meisel, who unearthed a bunch of awesome stories of baseball front office folks getting deals done in odd situations.