Jay Bruce

Dodgers fixated on Reds' Jay Bruce, three-team trade possible

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jay Bruce could be the centerpiece of a three-team blockbuster involving Cincinnati, the Los Angeles Dodgers and a mystery club, according to Jayson Stark of ESPN.

What It Means:

“Mystery team” is always busy circulating the trade rumors at this time of year, but the Dodgers appear determined to acquire the Reds’ 29-year-old slugger. There is a good chance that Bruce will be donning new threads after the deadline.

Bruce is having a great year, slashing .271/.323/.572 with a career-high .371 wOBA in 393 plate appearances, contributing to a 2.12 nERD that ranks 33rd in the majors. We project him to hit .254/.317/.468 while blasting 10 more dingers over the remainder of the season.