SP trade targets you like

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The Reds can (and should) be buyers this July as they are showing they have the offense to compete for a division crown.

Who are some starting pitchers on some losing teams you think would be good targets for the Reds as they approach the trade deadline?

A couple guys I like:

Lucas Giolito, SP CWS - Giolito is in his final year of arbitration and is set to hit the FA market after this year. While he's in his 8th year in the MLB, he's only about to turn 29 years old. He's sported a pretty good ERA with CWS in his 7 seasons there. 4.19 ERA his CWS tenure and 3.53 for 2023 so far. He might be a good target just for a run this year, but also with the Reds not paying much for pitching payroll in the near future, he might be someone worth trying to sign to a long-term deal.

JP Sears, SP OAK - Only in his 2nd year of MLB this year, but he's pitched well thus far. 4.18 ERA through his MLB career thus far. He's another lefty. Not sure if the Reds would want to have a 3rd lefty with Abbott and Lodolo on the roster, but with Lodolo still on the mend until likely August and now hearing Hunter Greene's injury go keep him on the IL until August, Sears might be a good add.