"The Reds enter this offseason on the heels of a playoff berth that ended almost as quickly as it came, having been swept by the eventual World Series champion Dodgers in two games during the NL Wild Card series. There's still reason for optimism headed into next year thanks to a fantastic rotation led by Hunter Greene and Andrew Abbott, but Cincinnati's offense could clearly use some help."
"According to Rosenthal et al., the Reds' lineup only has three truly locked down positions as things stand: recently acquired third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes and star shortstop Elly De La Cruz are locked into the left side of the infield, and Noelvi Marte appears to be set as the club's everyday right fielder going forward. Setting catcher (where the trio of Tyler Stephenson, Jose Trevino, and Ben Rortvedt seem fairly entrenched) aside,"
Cincinnati reached the playoffs but was swept by the Dodgers in the NL Wild Card series. The rotation remains a major strength, led by Hunter Greene and Andrew Abbott. The offense needs improvement, but small-market budget constraints limit major free-agent moves. Significant positional versatility among existing players gives the team flexibility to upgrade the lineup without large expenditures. Only three positions appear locked: Ke'Bryan Hayes at third, Elly De La Cruz at shortstop, and Noelvi Marte in right field. A group of rostered players will compete for the remaining lineup spots. Tyler Friedl has been a strong hitter when healthy, with notable 2023 production.
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