PT TODAY: Royals add an ace in Cueto

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Reds | Johnny Cueto dealt to KC
The Cincinnati Reds have acquired RP Brandon Finnegan and minor league Ps John Lamb and Cody Reed from the Kansas City Royals, in exchange for SP Johnny Cueto and cash considerations.  Source: USA TODAY Sports
 
BHQ take: The southpaw trio acquired in the trade fills a gap in the CIN organization, previously short on LHP. Both Finnegan and Lamb are likely to see rotation opportunities as the season winds down, though both initially are reporting to Triple-A. Rookie Finnegan has shuttled between KC and Triple-A, pitching as a starter in the minor leagues and only in relief for...

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