Report: Brandon Drury drawing trade interest from Mariners, Dodgers, Braves

Jul 31, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Brandon Drury (22) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Reds' Brandon Drury drawing trade interest from Mariners, Dodgers, Braves

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated Jul 31, 2022 7:31 PM ET

Sitting more than 20 games under .500, the Cincinnati Reds will be sellers ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.

After dealing away All-Star starting pitcher Luis Castillo earlier this week to the Seattle Mariners, super utility man Brandon Drury may be the next Reds player headed elsewhere.

According to MLB Network's Jon Morosi, the Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves have "checked in" with the Reds about Drury.

#Reds super utility ace Brandon Drury, posting an .845 OPS while earning $900k this season, is one of the most popular names in industry trade talks today.

The Mariners, Dodgers, and Braves are among the teams that have at least checked in. @MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 31, 2022

Reportedly viewed by teams as "in demand" due to his versatility, Drury is also having a career year, which has only increased his trade stock.

Capable of playing the infield or outfield, Drury has played every infield position but pitcher and catcher for the Reds this season. He has even DH'd.

In 91 games for the Reds this season, Drury is batting .275/.336/.523 with 20 home runs and 59 RBI.

The 29-year-old is no stranger to being traded, having been dealt three times during his eight-year MLB career.

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired Drury in 2013 as part of a deal that sent former four-time All-Star Justin Upton to the Atlanta Braves.

In 2018, the Diamondbacks sent Drury to the New York Yankees in a three-team trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. Later that year, Drury was traded again, this time to the Toronto Blue Jays for another former All-Star in starting pitcher J.A. Happ.

Through 597 career MLB games for the Diamondbacks, Yankees, Blue Jays, New York Mets and Reds, Drury has compiled 70 home runs and 248 RBI while slashing .253/.303/.432.

Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb

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