The Cincinnati Reds have acquired third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates in advance of Thursday's Major League Baseball trade deadline, the teams announced Wednesday. In return the Pirates will receive lefty reliever Taylor Rogers and shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura and cash.

Cincinnati (56-52) is acquiring third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes from the Pirates, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed Wednesday, a day before the MLB trade deadline. Pittsburgh is getting reliever Taylor Rogers and shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura in the deal, per multiple reports.

The Brewers (64-43) hold the best record in baseball, followed by the Los Angeles Dodgers (63-45) and New York Mets (62-46) as the division-leaders, and the Cubs (62-45), Philadelphia Phillies (61-46) and San Diego Padres (59-49) rounding out the wild-card standings.

The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks have been linked to trades all week. There's a chance these two sides come together on a deal in the coming days.

In the midst of a heavyweight battle for first place in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs are still scouring the landscape for help before Thursday's MLB trade deadline. On their wish list: two starters,