The 2020 Cincinnati Reds team is loaded with talented bats and starting pitching. Reds ownership and the front office landed some big names during the offseason who are sure to pay dividends in 2020. However, it’s the unexpected impact from players that may be what’s need to put Cincinnati into the playoffs for the first time since 2013.
The Reds spent heavily during the offseason. Cincinnati made a splash by signing Mike Moustakas to a four-year/$64M contract. The front office followed that up by signing left-handed starter Wade Miley and Japanese outfielder Shogo Akiyama. The Reds closed out the offseason by signing reliever Pedro Strop and snagging outfielder Nick Castellanos.