The GM of the Cincinnati Reds makes a bold declaration as Spring Training approaches in six weeks

The Cincinnati Reds have been active this offseason, signing several pitchers and one big slugger on the free agent market, but GM Nick Krall has said that the team is likely done with big moves.

The Cincinnati Reds have been extremely active in free agency this offseason, but they just might be done, according to General Manager Nick Krall.

1) The Reds still seem to have a need for a reliable starting pitcher, and they appear to not be going after one. They signed starting pitcher Frankie Montas, but he’s a question mark after having missed nearly the whole season in 2023. They also signed swingman Nick Martinez, who can start, but hasn’t proven it for a full season yet. Furthermore, the Reds young arms like Andrew Abbott, Hunter Greene, Brandon Williamson and Nick Lodolo all come with injury concerns and/or innings limits.

The team was connected to veterans Sonny Gray and Tyler Glasnow this offseason but ultimately struck out on both. They clearly wanted a reliable option that could stabilize the rotation, but they evidently feel OK with their collection of bodies instead.

2) The Reds may not trade infielder Jonathan India now. It was thought to be a foregone conclusion that the Reds would trade the former Rookie of the Year winner, especially after signing Jeimer Candelario, but if no big moves are coming, they may be content to keep him and play musical chairs with their collection of infielders instead. They currently have India, Candelario, Noelvi Marte, Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Matt McLain.

Cincy has committed more than $100 million in new payroll this offseason by adding Montas, Martinez, Candelario and reliever Emilio Pagan.

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The GM of the Cincinnati Reds makes a bold declaration as Spring Training approaches in six weeks

The GM of the Cincinnati Reds makes a bold declaration as Spring Training approaches in six weeks

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