The Cincinnati Reds don't factor into Freddy Peralta's trade market at all, but what happens to the Milwaukee Brewers' ace could have serious implications for the rest of the offseason.
Five suitors have emerged for Peralta, and they're a veritable who's who of the deepest pockets in the sport, The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox are all said to be in on Peralta.
Assuming the Brewers trade him, that means four of the teams who are hunting for a relatively cheap frontline starter will miss out.