The Reds got a lot better today as the Dodgers appear to be making room on their roster:

The Los Angeles Dodgers are trading outfielders Matt Kemp and Yasiel Puig and pitcher Alex Wood to the Cincinnati Reds for pitcher Homer Bailey and prospects, according to multiple reports.

Also reportedly headed to the Dodgers are shortstop Jeter Downs, who was a first-round pick (No. 32) in the 2017 draft, and right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray, a second-round pick (No. 72) this past summer who turned 21 on Friday.

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So the Dodgers trade three good players for the oft injured Homer Bailey. Downs is very young, but does an excellent job of getting on base. Gray played in rookie ball this year and struck out 59 in 52 1/3 innings, walking just 17.

This looks like a deal that foreshadows the the Dodgers signing someone big. Given that an outfield spot is now open, I’m assuming they are going after Bryce Harper.

For the Reds, they get a strong starting pitcher, someone who can be the ace of the staff. Kemp gives them a good veteran presence to go along with Joey Votto, and Puig can generate two to three WAR. The Reds are sending the message to their fans that they are trying to win, and they should put a better team on the field in 2019.