Cincinnati Reds: Ranking the free agent signings this offseason

The Cincinnati Reds have spent a lot of money this offseason on free agents with the desire to compete in 2020. Which signing is the best?

The Cincinnati Reds have yet to enter spring training, but the 2020 roster is shaping up to be one fo the best we’ve seen in several years. The starting rotation is set, a middle-of-the-road bullpen gained a power arm, and one of the worst hitting teams in the NL last season landed three quality bats. But which of the five free agent acquisitions is the best?

Dick Williams and Nick Krall entered this offseason with a mission. After acquiring key pieces last winter in an effort to #GetThePitching, the Reds front office had a clear motive to #GetTheHitting this offseason. Cincinnati did just that with the additions of Mike Moustakas, Shogo Akiyama and Nick Castellanos.

Realizing that the starting rotation was the strength of the team, Williams and Krall were not content to rest on last year’s success. After adding Sonny Gray, Alex Wood and Tanner Roark last winter, Cincinnati’s front office swung a deal for Trevor Bauer at the trade deadline. With Wood and Roark entering free agency, the Reds decided they needed reinforcements and signed Wade Miley.

While the Reds made a few minor-league offers to such relievers as Nate Jones and Tyler Thornburg, question marks still surrounded the Cincinnati bullpen. After finishing seventh in the NL in terms of ERA, adding an additional arm to bullpen became a prudent move. Just a couple days ago, the Reds signed veteran reliever Pedro Strop to help solidify the bullpen.

Bob Castellini opened his wallet this winter and Reds fans are ecstatic. After years of toiling in the NL Central basement, Cincinnati has the makings of a team that can compete for a division crown. But which of the five free agent signings ranks best among the moves the Reds front office has made this offseason?