3 bad contract swaps Reds should pursue once the 2026 season ends

The Cincinnati Reds face difficult decisions regarding Hunter Greene and Ke'Bryan Hayes, both of whom carry problematic contracts into 2027. Greene will miss next season due to Tommy John surgery and has $15.3 million remaining on his deal through 2029, while Hayes has $29 million left on his contract but has been unproductive. The article proposes that the Reds pursue "bad contract" swaps with other teams to address these issues, starting with a potential deal involving Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy, who has $30 million remaining through 2028 and has struggled with injuries and performance in recent seasons.

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