Cincinnati Reds: Three remaining free agents to chase before camp begins

1. Jeremy Jeffress, Right-handed pitcher

Other than some minor-league signings, the Reds have done nothing to address the bullpen. Now, that’s not to say they have to, as the relief corp was a strength of the ball club in 2019. However, another arm or two in the bullpen is never a bad thing, and former Milwaukee Brewers reliever Jeremy Jeffress is still available.

Now, I know Reds Country wants to see the team add another lefty to the bullpen, but that may have to come through a trade. There’s really no impact left-handed relievers remaining on the free agent market. Drew Pomeranz was scooped up by the San Diego Padres and Will Smith signed a three-year deal with the Atlanta Braves.

There are other relievers still available, such as Sam Dyson and Brandon Kintzler, both of who would be fine additions as well. However, Jeffress, if healthy, is better than both Dyson and Kintzler. The right-hander did not have a good season in 2019, putting up a 5.02 ERA in just 48 games after landing on the injured list with a hip injury.

Jeffress is no stranger to current Reds pitching Derek Johnson, who was with the 32-year-old during his All-Star season with the Milwaukee Brewers. At this point in the offseason, it’s hard to find fault with signing a player like Jeffress. Jeffress saw a major downturn in his production last season, making him a perfect low-risk/ high-reward signing before spring training.