As the MLB trade deadline approaches, Los Angeles Dodgers trade rumors heat up, and they are once again positioned as buyers. Despite possessing one of the league’s most talented rosters, there’s a growing urgency to shore up their outfield depth—especially with Michael Conforto struggling to find his form. One name that has repeatedly surfaced in trade chatter is Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds. But despite his on-paper fit in Los Angeles, Reynolds himself appears uninterested in a potential move to Southern California.
Bryan Reynolds Has No Interest in Dodgers Amid Trade Deadline Rumors
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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.
Los Angeles Dodgers Trade Rumors Surrounding Reynolds
That’s why insiders like Bob Nightengale of USA Today had speculated the Dodgers could target Reynolds as a midseason upgrade. His team-friendly contract—an eight-year, $106.75 million extension signed in 2023—adds long-term value that would appeal to any front office, particularly one like the Dodgers’ that prizes sustainability alongside short-term success.
But all of that becomes irrelevant if Reynolds simply won’t approve the trade.
While players often reconsider their no-trade stances when presented with a chance to join a contender, there’s been no indication from Reynolds or his camp that he’s softening his position. In fact, Hiles’ reporting suggests the clause was intentionally crafted to block moves to major-market franchises. Whether it’s tax implications, media scrutiny, or personal preference, Reynolds has made it clear where he won’t go—and Los Angeles is on that list.
For the Dodgers, the takeaway is simple: they’ll have to explore other avenues to bolster their outfield. Whether that means revisiting interest in more attainable targets or rolling the dice on internal options, Reynolds is no longer a viable solution.
And while the Pirates may eventually move Reynolds, it’s not going to be to Chavez Ravine.