It’s no secret that the Cincinnati Reds want to add a shortstop this winter after lackluster production from the position during the 60-game 2020 season.
The fact that Freddy Galvis is a free agent and Jose Garcia showed he could use another year of seasoning in the upper levels of the minor leagues adds to the urgency to sign a shortstop in free agency or acquire one through a trade.
The Reds had a combined 0.1 WAR (wins above replacement) from their shortstops this year, the fourth-worst mark in the Majors. Barring a major trade, the easiest way to improve the team’s offense for the upcoming season is at shortstop.