Do the Cincinnati Reds walk the tight rope and find a way to squeeze an impact bat like Kyle Schwarber into their shoestring budget? Do they go the cheap route and try to find some magic with a second-tier, third-tier, fourth-tier, or bargain-basement option?
It's tough to say. Adding a legitimate power threat is a top priority, but it's not the only one. With arbitration raises nearly canceling out the money coming off the books and the fact that payroll will remain flat in 2026, it's going to be tough for Nick Krall to scratch all of the Reds' itches this winter.