The Cincinnati Reds appear to be buyers at the trade deadline, as they acquired a starting pitcher from the Tampa Bay Rays.

Hours after acquiring Ke'Bryan Hayes, the Reds landed right-hander Zack Littell from the Rays as part of a three-team trade Wednesday night.

A handful of players reportedly are on the move in a three-team trade ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Los Angeles Dodgers received pitcher prospect Adam Serinowski from the Cincinnati Reds and relief pitcher Paul Gervase and catcher Ben Rortvedt from the Tampa Bay Rays.

The trade deadline in Major League Baseball can flip a season on its head. Teams looking for that last spark often pull off moves that either fizzle out or turn into magic. Every so often, a single acquisition completely reshapes a club’s fortunes and leads to champagne showers and a shiny trophy in October.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly expected to pursue a significant move ahead of Thursday's MLB trade deadline.

It's a very light three-game MLB slate on Thursday, July 31, though there's the chance for more potential fireworks with the MLB trade deadline today at 6 p.m. ET. One of the contests is the Cincinnati Reds hosting the Atlanta Braves at 7:10 p.

The Atlanta Braves (45-62) and the Cincinnati Reds (57-52) open a 3-game series Thursday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Braves vs.