Last season, the Cincinnati Reds' roster — especially among the position players — lacked any sort of meaningful veteran presence. Outside of catcher Jose Trevino, the Reds youngsters had no one to turn to for leadership. Perhaps former Reds farmhand Justin Turner could bring a steadying presence to the roster in 2026.
Turner has expressed interest in playing next season, and the Reds appear to be high on his list of preferred landing spots. During the GM Meetings this past week, Turner told reporters, “I’ve always wanted to play for Terry Francona."
Turner spent last season with the Chicago Cubs, and in 80 games hit just .