Reds might rethink Tyler Stephenson’s future based on Twins’ offseason strategy

Cincinnati Reds v Milwaukee Brewers | John Fisher/GettyImagesThe free-agent catcher market is thinner than the Cincinnati Reds' payroll. Outside of 35-year-old J.T. Realmuto, there isn't a viable starting option to be found. So, what does that have to do with the Reds? With Tyler Stephenson locked in as the starter and high-quality framer Jose Trevino backing him up, they really shouldn't be worried about what's going on in the catcher market, right?

Well, with Stephenson heading into the final year of team control without an extension in hand, there's a chance the Reds could take advantage of the talent deprivation at the position and trade him for a haul of talent to fill gaps elsewhere on…