The Athletics just gifted the Cincinnati Reds a perfect opportunity to fix one of their biggest roster flaws, and now it's up to president of baseball operations Nick Krall to cash in. On Tuesday, the A's designated outfielder JJ Bleday for assignment, and the Reds must jump at the chance to bring the former first-round pick into the fold.
The Reds are operating a tight budget this offseason, and acquiring a bounce-back candidate like Bleday gives them a chance to snag a high-upside player without much cost. Bleday's slash line from 2025 (.212/.94/.404) is rather unimpressive, but he's just one year removed from hitting .