Cincinnati Reds: Five free agent outfielders to pursue this offseason

The Cincinnati Reds could conceivably use at upgrade at any of the three outfield positions. Which five free agents should the Reds pursue this offseason?

When a relief pitcher as gathering a handful of starts in the outfield, you know it’s time to reevaluate the position. While I love Michael Lorenzen‘s versatility, let’s be honest – the Cincinnati Reds need to upgrade the outfield. No one, currently on the Reds roster, should be guaranteed a starting spot in 2020. With that in mind, let’s look at who’s available in free agency.

Nick Senzel made the transition from third base to center field last season. It was no easy task, especially for a rookie, and some might even say the experiment was not a success. There’s a chance that Senzel could remain in center field next season, or he could move back to his natural position on the infield dirt.

Yasiel Puig manned right field for more than half of the 2019 season before being dealt to Cleveland in a trade that netted Trevor Bauer. Puig brought energy and excitement to Great American Ball Park on s nightly basis, but the immediate impact of Aristides Aquino made Reds Country quickly forget about the Wild Horse.

Jesse Winker and Phillip Ervin split time in left field for the Reds in 2019. Josh VanMeter, Derek Dietrich and José Peraza were also given chances to try their hand at locking down that spot. None of those players really took the bull by the horns, leaving many fans what to make of situation in left field when the 2020 season begins.

Fear not Reds fans, for there are several free agent outfielders available this offseason. While it’s hard to find a centerfielder among the group that may supplant Senzel, the plethora of talented corner outfielders available may give the Reds a chance to upgrade left or right field through free agency. Here are five outfielders the Reds could pursue this offseason.