Just a couple of weeks ago, Reds fans were in panic mode about the rich bullpen market. How would Cincinnati compete in a world where Devin Williams is making $51 million over three years?! Now that the Reds have re-signed Emilio Pagán and added lefty Caleb Ferguson, a bullpen once perceived as a weakness has become a strength. Now all the Reds need to do is figure out how they’ll structure the relief corps.
High-leverage, late-inning options
Let’s start with the obvious: Emilio Pagán is getting the ball in the ninth.