Report: Cincinnati Reds unlikely to offer Zack Cozart extension

Zack Cozart's name is a hot topic as the Major League Baseball trade deadline on July 31 nears, but there’s a chance he could remain the Cincinnati Reds shortstop — at least until the end of the season.

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Ken Rosenthal, of FOX Sports, reported Thursday a contract extension for Cozart is unlikely and the trade marker for Cozart seems limited.

Trade market for #Reds' Cozart seems limited. CIN does not intend to make him qualifying offer. Might lose him as FA for nothing in return.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 20, 2017