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Based on comments from Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall regarding Cincinnati’s 2026 budget, the club has limited financial flexibility this offseason after adding Emilio Pagán and Caleb Ferguson. Any additional signings would likely require the Reds to clear payroll through a trade.
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies are attempting to re-sign starting catcher J.T. Realmuto, but with negotiations yet to be finalized, they’ve begun surveying the catching market. MLBTradeRumors.com writer Anthony Franco reports that Philadelphia could explore trade options if a deal with Realmuto falls through, with Reds catcher José Trevino listed among potential targets.
“The Phils’ trade conversations may be due diligence for now,” Franco wrote. “They still seem likelier than not to figure something out with Realmuto. If that doesn’t come together, speculative trade options include Pedro Pagés, J.C. Escarra, Connor Wong and Jose Trevino.”
Cincinnati signed Trevino to a three-year, $15 million extension in March 2025. While he’s a respected presence in the Reds’ clubhouse, Trevino could become a trade candidate if the team needs to shed salary to pursue a middle-of-the-order bat.
Offensively, Trevino posted a .238/.272/.351 slash line with 24 extra-base hits—numbers consistent with a catcher whose value has never been driven by offense. More concerning is the decline in his defensive metrics. Although his pitch framing remained strong, ranking in the 69th percentile in 2025, several other areas slipped significantly. His blocks above average fell to the 22nd percentile, caught stealing above average dropped to the 29th percentile, and his pop time ranked in just the 10th percentile, calling his overall defensive impact into question.
Parting with a clubhouse favorite wouldn’t be easy, but if a team like the Phillies is willing to absorb Trevino’s contract, such a move would be logical for Cincinnati.
The Reds also claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Dodgers in November, giving them a
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