Bryan Reynolds is locked into a long-term deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he recently made it clear there are a few places he has no interest in playing—including the New York Yankees, who made it to the World Series last season, and the New York Mets.
But the Yankees and Mets weren’t the only postseason contenders included on Reynolds’ no-trade list. According to a report from Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the reigning World Series champion Dodgers also appear on the list—despite being in a much better position than the Pirates this season.
“Reynolds, who is under team control through the 2031 season, features a six-team no-trade clause in his contract, meaning he has made it clear he would not approve a deal to certain locations. Those six teams, per sources, are the Yankees, Mets, Blue Jays, Dodgers, Giants and Padres,” Hiles wrote.
Is there real trade interest in Bryan Reynolds?
Despite the teams on his no-trade list, Reynolds is still drawing interest around the league. As the trade deadline nears and the Pirates appear poised to be sellers, several clubs have reportedly inquired about his availability—though none of them are among the six restricted teams.
“A few national reports have stated that Bryan Reynolds is also receiving some trade interest. Moving Reynolds, however, might not be as easy as others,” Hiles added, noting the Pirates entered July as one of a handful of teams expected to sell.
What’s left on Reynolds’ contract?
The Pirates still owe Reynolds over $90 million on his current deal, which runs through the 2031 season and includes a $20 million club option at the end. Any MLB team interested in acquiring him would need to have the financial flexibility to take on a significant long-term commitment.