The Cincinnati Reds remain in the hunt for free agent slugger Kyle Schwarber, but one of their biggest rivals has reportedly put an offer on the table. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (subscription required), the Pittsburgh Pirates have offered Schwarber a four-year deal worth at least $100 million.
While Rosenthal notes that Pittsburgh is likely to be outbid, their efforts add another layer to these very tense negotiations. Much like the Reds, the Pirates tend to shy away from big-time contracts, and the only player in their history to receive a deal worth $100 million or more is outfielder Bryan Reynolds.