When the Cincinnati Reds signed former first-round pick JJ Bleday and traded for Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers, the fanbase's reaction was about what you'd expect — here we go again. Reds fans have become accustomed to seeing the front office make minor upgrades and call it an overhaul. But new Reds rumors have emerged, and it appears that Cincinnati isn't done revamping their roster just yet.
According to The Athletic (subscription required), the Reds view the additions of Bleday and Myers as upside players who offer protection in the event they’re unable to make a bigger acquisition.