Shortly after the offseason began, Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona laid out some of his top priorities heading into next season. Near the top of the skipper's list was finding ways to give centerfielder TJ Friedl more days off. Perhaps the Houston Astros could provide the Reds with the perfect solution.
According to recent reports from MLB insiders Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo of The Athletic (subscription required), the Astros are fielding calls on centerfielder Jake Meyers. The Astros are reportedly open to moving Meyers for a controllable major-league starter — something the Reds have an abundance of.