June 2017 - Cincinnati Reds Wiretap

The Cincinnati Reds will give Jose Peraza a chance to entrench himself at second base after trading Brandon Phillips to the Atlanta Braves.

Bryan Price says Peraza will be the team's second baseman until he struggles. He was one of Cincinnati's most impressive young players last season, hitting .324 in 72 games with three homers and 25 RBIs.

"From Peraza's body of work, he's a regular," Price said. "He'd have to pay his way off the position."

Long rumored to be on the move, Brandon Phillips is finally leaving Cincinnati. A source told ESPN's Buster Olney on Sunday that the Reds have agreed to a trade that will send the second baseman to the Atlanta Braves.

A source told ESPN's Jim Bowden that Phillips passed his physical Sunday and will retain his full no-trade rights, which he waived to approve the trade to Atlanta.

The Reds will receive left-handed pitcher Andrew McKirahan and right-hander Carlos Portuondo, sources told ESPN. McKirahan, 27, appeared in 27 games in relief for the Braves in 2015, posting a 5.93 ERA. Portuondo is a 29-year-old Cuban whose only American experience is 17 games between Class A and Triple-A last season.

Brandon Phillips could soon be headed to Atlanta. MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal reported Saturday evening that the Braves are nearing a trade to acquire the second baseman from the Reds. Neither club has confirmed the report.

It's not yet clear what Cincinnati may receive in return, but the Cincinnati Enquirer reported that Phillips would be the only player the Reds would give up in a potential trade. The report cautioned that while an agreement is close, there are still hurdles to clear before it's completed.

The Cincinnati Reds are nearing a deal with Desmond Jennings, according to a report.

The agreement would be a Minor League pact.

Jennings, 30, has been limited by leg injuries for the past two seasons.