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# Lobbing Scorchers Kickoff: Analyzing Seattle's trade of Reed Baker-Whiting
- URL: https://lobbingscorchers.com/blog/lobbing-scorchers-kickoff-analyzing-seattles-trade-of-reed-baker-whiting/
- Published: 2026-02-16T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-16T05:39:54.000Z
- Author: Noah Riffe
- Tags: podcast, Kickoff, Seattle Sounders, Nashville SC, MLS, Reed Baker-Whiting

Seattle Sounders homegrown fullback Reed Baker-Whiting has been traded to Nashville SC in a cash-for-player trade (reported $800k plus add-ons). We'll give our take on the surprising move and where it leaves Seattle's depth chart moving forward. We'll also welcome in special guest Favian Renkel to give a national perspective on Seattle and MLS ahead of the fast-approaching 2026 season.