We’ve seen a lot of major league ball clubs extend their budding stars before they become high-priced free agents. The Cincinnati Reds wisely did this with Eugenio Suárez before the 2018 season. So, which five players, still under team control, should the Reds look to extend this offseason?
So we’re all on the same page, José Iglesias will not be considered in this discussion. Iglesias is a free agent and is not eligible for arbitration, nor does he have a player or team option on his current deal. While Iglesias may be the most logical choice to receive a new contract from Cincinnati this offseason, he’s not part of this conversation.