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Reds trade 25-year-old streaky power-hitter to Marlins for 2.36 ERA righty
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The Cincinnati Reds had been going through some struggles recently, but a series win over the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies was a great way to get out of their rut.
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While the Reds are trending in the right direction, there is still room for more improvement. More offensive firepower would be nice, but pitching help is also something the club could use.
According to Isaac Azout of Fish on First , the Reds have swung a trade with the Miami Marlins , as they're parting with 25-year-old power hitter Rece Hinds to acquire a 2.36 ERA right-hander in Zach McCambley .
Reds trade Rece Hinds for Zach McCambley with Marlins
"Minor trade news: The Marlins have acquired OF Rece Hinds from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for RHP Zach McCambley," Azout reports.
Hinds was recently designated for assignment by the Reds, and they had some time to find a trade partner. And they did just that with the Marlins, who sent McCambley back for the 25-year-old former second-round pick.
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While the Reds were always going to lose Hinds after their decision to DFA him, being able to make a trade with the Marlins and get a player back is a noteworthy result.
McCambley is 27 years old and has been a strong pitcher for the Marlins in Triple-A, posting a 2.36 ERA across 26.2 innings of work with 32 strikeouts and a 1.28 WHIP.
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In his minor league career, McCambley has a 4.12 ERA, though he's been a lot better since turning into a full-time reliever, with an ERA that's never gone above 3.97 since changing positions.
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This is an intriguing addition for the Reds, as McCambley could be a nice reliever option if the Reds decide to call him up to the big leagues for his debut.
Even if McCambley doesn't pan out, to take a chance on a pitcher with as good a track record as him for a player they were going to lose anyway is a great move by the Reds.
