Jorge Montanez breaks down the last week in saves and middle relievers on the rise in the latest closer report.

The Reds are stuck in the middle of the NL, fighting to stay above .500. Is it time for a new plan as the trade deadline looms?

“The team has been resistant to taking on longer-term contracts in an effort to maintain flexibility,” The Athletic wrote. “… if the Lakers were to, hypothetically, trade James to the Golden State ...