The Reds are sending number eight-ranked prospect and shortstop Sammy Stafura and relief pitcher Taylor Rogers in exchange for Hayes. Stafura was the Reds second round draft pick in 2023. Taylor Rogers was acquired via trade from the San Francisco Giants this offseason.

The LA Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds tussle in the Wednesday finale of a 3-game series on the north bank of the Ohio River.

The Reds offense squeezed out four runs against Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow on July 29, and Cincinnati starter Nick Lodolo had another start in-keeping with the tenor of what has shaped up to be the best season of his career so far.

The Dodgers go for the sweep over the Reds after taking the second matchup of the series, 5-4 on Tuesday. Los Angeles used a ninth inning rally to win the game and can now sweep a