The Los Angeles Dodgers just won the World Series thanks to key contributions from savvy veterans like Kiké Hernandez and Miguel Rojas. Neither player commanded a high salary or even appeared in more than 120 games last season, but their calming presence in the clubhouse coupled with the ability to mentor the younger players on the Dodgers roster was key to their championship run.
If the Cincinnati Reds want to return to the postseason in 2026, they're going to need some vets on next year's club. The Reds are set to lose the likes of Emilio Pagán and Nick Martinez to free agency, and outside of Jose Trevino, Cincinnati doesn't have much of a veteran presence on their team.