The Cincinnati Reds are rolling with Freddy Galvis this upcoming season. Last year’s late-season pickup will be the team’s starting shortstop, provided he’s healthy. Galvis is currently being held out due to shoulder soreness. Though the Reds full expect to get Galvis back onto the field in the coming days, the depth at shortstop is a bit concerning.
All offseason we’ve heard whispers of possible trade scenarios with an eye towards upgrading the shortstop position. Names like Francisco Lindor and Corey Seager were tossed about. However, it appears as though all along the Cincinnati Reds front office had Freddy Galvis in mind to man the position on Opening Day against the St.