Cincinnati Reds: Four options to play shortstop in 2021

The Cincinnati Reds seem to be set on Freddy Galvis occupying shortstop this coming season. But who might play shortstop in 2021?

Much of the conversation among Cincinnati Reds fans this offseason centered around who will play shortstop during the 2020 season. Though rumors of acquiring Francisco Lindor or Corey Seager persisted, it appears as though Freddy Galvis is the man for the job heading into 2020. But who’ll be playing shortstop for the Reds in 2021?

Galvis’ team-option was picked up shortly after the 2019 season concluded. The 30-year-old infielder played just 32 games for Cincinnati last season after spending the majority of the season suited up for the Toronto Blue Jays. Galvis set career-highs in home runs (23), RBIs (70) and OPS (.734) before ending the season on the injured list.

Reds fans were treated to the phenomenal fielding of José Iglesias last season. A lot of fans hoped that the Reds front office would re-sign the former Detroit Tigers shortstop, but Cincinnati seemed to prefer Galvis’ power to the slick-fielding Iglesias, who had a career-year with the Reds last season.

In addition to many fans clamoring for Iglesias to return, several folks throughout Reds Country felt as though pursuing a trade for the Cleveland Indians four-time All-Star Francisco Lindor was the way to go. Lindor has been deemed off limits by the Tribe, but several fans still hold out hope for a potential deal.

It appears as though Cincinnati has made their choice for 2020 and it’s Galvis. However, the Venezuela native is only signed through the end of the season and will become a free agent next winter. So, who might occupy the shortstop position in 2021 for the Cincinnati Reds?