Other than DeLaCruz, Greene is the pitcher that can bring the most in return in a deal. They would still have Lodolo, Abbott, Singer, Burns and Lowder. I think the Reds would want a prospect in return to keep their pitching pipeline flowing. Reds need outfielders. At least one, preferably two. Duran and Greene’s contracts are 8 million and 8.3 for 2026. Both have three years of control and Greene has an option for 2029. Duran alone won’t get the deal done. I think the Reds would want two of their top prospects in return,; whether it’s Garcia, Tolle, Campbell, Early or Clarke.
The Reds hold all the cards. They don’t have to trade Greene. They could see what other teams are offering. The Red Sox will either meet Nick Krall’s demands or they will look elsewhere. But whoever they get won’t have a contract the caliber of pitcher Greene is.