Following the Cincinnati Reds' failed pursuit of free agent slugger Kyle Schwarber many fans have been feeling as if the front office was just going through the motions this offseason. Most of the team's inquiries appeared to be largely performative, and Reds fans were growing tired of watching their favorite team shop in the clearance aisle rather than make meaningful upgrades this winter.
Despite the team's obvious need for a power-bat in the middle of the lineup, Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall had put a special emphasis on the bullpen. Cincinnati's search for relief help has been well documented, and on Sunday, the Reds continued to add to their coffers.