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Reds Finalizing Trade for Zack Littell
The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to acquire right-hander Zack Littell from the Tampa Bay Rays, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. They're finalizing a trade that involves a third team, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Littell, 29, made his final start with the Rays on Wednesday and threw five scoreless, two-hit innings with four strikeouts and four walks in a 5-4 loss to the New York Yankees, but he didn't factor into the decision. Walks have been rare for Littell, who has issued just 21 free passes over 22 starts and 133 1/3 innings this season. Littell has also posted a 3.58 ERA (4.88 FIP) and a 1.11 WHIP despite totaling only 89 strikeouts in 2025. With Littell set to become a free agent at the end of the season and the Rays willing to sell off players before Thursday's trade deadline, it's no surprise that he's on the move. Littell could bump either Nick Martinez or Brady Singer from the Reds' rotation, though he does have plenty of experience as a reliever.
Source: Jeff Passan
Source: Jeff Passan
