Dodgers could hand Reds shocking fallback option if Kyle Schwarber pursuit fails

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez | Patrick Smith/GettyImagesCincinnati Reds fans are eagerly hoping to see free agent slugger Kyle Schwarber return to his hometown this winter. At the outset of the offseason, the idea of the Reds signing Schwarber seemed like a long shot, but it's become a distinct possibility with the MLB Winter Meetings just around the corner.

But given the penny-pinching nature of Bob Castellini and the Reds ownership group, fans are hesitant to be all-in. Schwarber has multiple suitors this offseason, including several with deep pockets. Even Cincinnati's best efforts may end without Schwarber signing on the dotted line.

As such, the Reds need a…