With Johnny Cueto on the mound for the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night, as many as 20 scouts showed up to watch him.

Cueto will be a free agent after the season. He could also be a trade candidate if Cincinnati falls out of the playoff race or looks to get something in return for the right-hander.

There were some very influential scouts in attendance to watch Cueto including Randy Smith, special advisor with the San Diego Padres, and Ed Lynch, professional scout for the Toronto Blue Jays.