By LAFB Network Ryan Anderson
According to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Noah Hiles, Reynolds holds a six-team no-trade clause in his current contract with the Pirates. The Dodgers are on that list—alongside the Yankees, Mets, Blue Jays, Giants, and Padres—suggesting a clear desire on Reynolds’ part to avoid playing in certain large-market cities.
That list paints a revealing picture. All six teams reside in high-tax markets, media-saturated environments, or both. While it’s unclear if Reynolds is avoiding these clubs for financial, lifestyle, or performance-related reasons, the implication is clear: he is exercising control over his career path and is in no rush to embrace the bright lights of L.A. or New York.
From the Dodgers’ perspective, the timing couldn’t be more inconvenient. With Conforto hitting just .176 with a .307 slugging percentage, and former top prospect James Outman unable to carve out a consistent role, the team has increasingly relied on utility players like Tommy Edman and Hyeseong Kim to patrol the outfield. That’s hardly ideal for a team with World Series aspirations.
Reynolds, despite his underwhelming numbers this season, remains a compelling option for contenders. The 30-year-old switch hitter owns a .238/.311/.385 slash line in 2025—well below his career averages—but his underlying metrics suggest the talent remains. He has a track record of steady production, including at least 24 home runs in each of the last three full seasons, and he’s shown flashes of resurgence in recent weeks, hitting .327 over his last dozen games.
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