This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/reds/onsi as Reds Front Office Executive Leaves to Take Role With Giants. Former Cincinnati Reds catcher Curt Casali retired earlier this season and took a job with the team's front office.

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The Cincinnati Reds and Kyle Schwarber seem like a match. The prodigious slugger from Middletown, Ohio, is a free agent right when the Reds need to add some thump to their lineup. If there was ever a time for a splash by the Cincinnati front office, this is it.

The Reds are freeing up roster space, and re-signing a reliever. Cincinnati is also looking for some free agents to bolster the roster.

Entering the season, the Cincinnati Reds built their lineup around Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz. McLain opened the season as the Reds’ No. 2 hitter, and De La Cruz has been hitting third all season. For a Reds’ offense that hasn’t clicked enough ...

He doesn't have Buxton landing with the Reds simply, though. He has come up with a three-team trade concept that also involves the Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros. The Reds would wind up with Buxton, the star outfielder who has only ever known the Twins' organization. The Astros would get right-handed pitcher Brady Singer from the Reds.

The Reds are seriously considering signing hometown kid Kyle Schwarber despite the Phillies having deeper pockets.

"We look forward to returning the Reds Caravan to visit with fans throughout Reds Country in future years!" the Reds announced.