While I think it’s fair to say a lot of fans were expecting the Cincinnati Reds to have an intensified presence at the 2019 MLB Winter Meetings, the team left San Diego without an addition to the roster outside Mark Payton, who was selected in the Rule 5 Draft. Still, all is not lost, as the Winter Meetings are oftentimes an opportunity to lay the groundwork for future negotiations.
Don’t forget, the Reds made a big splash before the MLB Winter Meetings began. The first week of December saw Cincinnati add infielder Mike Moustakas to the team, signing the former Milwaukee Brewer to a four-year/$64M contract.