"The Reds are focused on trading for a high-end starter and/or middle reliever leading up to the non-waiver trade deadline, major-league sources say.

At one point, Cincinnati was seriously considering a shortstop upgrade, but the impressive play of rookie Zack Cozart (.862 OPS in seven games) has apparently changed that thinking.

Cincinnati is among the many clubs interested in Colorado's Ubaldo Jimenez. The Reds' farm system is deep enough that they should be able to put together an offer worthy of consideration."