Reds could find outfield help by way of forgotten Orioles prospect
The Cincinnati Reds could land some much-needed outfield help in a blockbuster trade with the Baltimore Orioles.
The Cincinnati Reds came into the season with some very high hopes for the year. Under the management of legendary skipper Terry Francona, the Reds could be turning the page to a new era of baseball in the Queen City and it’s rather exciting to think about. Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain came up from the minor leagues together and have been incredible. McLain looks like one of the best young infielders in the league right now and De La Cruz could be one of the best players in baseball, period.
Pair that with a dominant pitching staff led by Cy Young hopeful Hunter Greene and you have yourselves a dark horse contender in the National League, right?
Well, wrong.
Basically everything I’ve said has been the complete truth to this point. But there are a few key reasons the Reds won’t see success with their current roster configuration.
Heston Kjerstad could be the solution to the Reds’ offensive issues
Cincinnati doesn’t have the offensive outfield that it needs to be successful. TJ Friedl, Jake Fraley, Will Benson, and company have all struggled recently with Benson not even cracking the big league roster. Spencer Steer is battling a shoulder injury, but is still making starts for the Reds because they lack depth so badly.
