The Cincinnati Reds are going to have to find ways to add some thump to the lineup this offseason. While they could get some growth from players like Noelvi Marte and Elly De La Cruz, more will be needed if they want to go from a fun story to a legitimate October contender.
However, with a tight budget that's about to get tighter thanks to some arbitration raises that are projected to be sizable, the most likely avenue for the club to improve its offense is via the trade market.
The best chips Cincinnati has are its young, cost-controlled starters.