Marty Brennaman may have just explained why the Reds' trade deadline was so quiet

Former Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman suggested that general manager Nick Krall may have staked his job on the team's playoff chances by making no moves at the trade deadline despite the roster being five games under .500. Brennaman implied that Krall's future with the organization could depend on whether Cincinnati makes the postseason, a difficult proposition given the team's record, the toughest strength of schedule in baseball, and injuries to pitchers Hunter Greene and Chase Burns. Krall has led the Reds' baseball operations since 2018 and was named president of baseball operations in 2023, but the team has largely underperformed during his tenure.

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