There were two common reactions after the news surfaced that free-agent outfielder Nicholas Castellanos agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract with the Reds, which includes an opt-out clause, according to a source.
The first reaction was the Reds improved their lineup and should be considered legitimate playoff contenders for the 2020 season. Castellanos was the best hitter available on the free-agent market and he’s been a well above-average hitter for the last three years.