The Cincinnati Reds and former Miami Marlins’ infielder Derek Dietrich agreed to a minor league deal. According to The Athletics’ Ken Rosenthal, the deal is worth $2M if Dietrich makes the major league roster. Dietrich’s addition is an interesting one, and could benefit the Reds beyond just the 2019 season.
Before we dive too deep into Dietrich’s stats and contract, it’s worth noting that the Reds are obviously not done acquiring talent this offseason. That’s not to say the organization is going to get back into the mix for Dallas Keuchel, but the fact that Dick Williams, Nick Krall, and the front office of the Cincinnati Reds are not just resting on the upgrades they’ve already made should be very encouraging for Reds’ fans.