4 moves the Reds can still make after 2025 Winter Meetings reshaped their offseason

The 2025 MLB Winter Meetings are in the books, and while the Cincinnati Reds were linked to a lot of rumors and speculation, they're coming home empty-handed.

Reds fans were thoroughly disappointed on Tuesday when the news broke of Kyle Schwarber's five-year, $150 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Reds fans then became angry once president of baseball operations Nick Krall opened his mouth and talked about the team's scant payroll after just offering to pay Schwarber $25 million per season.

But with the Winter Meetings now in the rearview mirror, contacts have been made, and agents are no doubt weighing some potential offers as well. What four moves can the Reds still make this offseason after the Winter Meetings reshaped the team's offseason goals?

4 meaningful moves the Reds can still make after 2025 Winter Meetings

Trade for D-backs second baseman Ketel Marte

The Reds may have missed out on Schwarber, but in the aftermath, may have set their sights on Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte. Cincinnati is also said to be inquiring about the availability of Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe.

Both Marte and Lowe would give the Reds lineup a shot in the arm, but Marte is by far the better long-term play. While there's questionable clubhouse character issues attached to Marte, there's no questioning his bat. He's been among the most productive players in the game for several years now, and would provide some pop in the middle of the Reds batting order.

Add a high-leverage reliever like Tyler Rogers

The Reds re-signed Emilio Pagán to lock down the ninth inning, but they may need another arm or two to bridge the gap from one of the team's starters to their closer. Relievers will not be cheap this offseason, but submariner Tyler Rogers could be the perfect fit at Great American Ball Park.

Rogers' brother Taylor played for the Reds last season before being dealt the the July 31 deadline to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tyler, however, is a right-handed reliever who won't get many strikeouts (16.1% K-rate), but induces a lot of soft contact (33.1% hard hit rate).

Secure a low-cost lefty for the bullpen

But one bullpen arm won't be enough, especially if it's a right-handed reliever. The only lefty among the Reds' relief corps at the moment is Sam Moll, and his standing with the club heading into 2026 is cloudy at best. Moll had a brilliant season with the Reds in 2023, but injuries and poor production tanked his value last year.

After watching Gregory Soto land a deal with the Pirates worth $7 million, it's tough to see the Reds shopping at the high-end of the relief market. A veteran lefty like Andrew Chafin, Justin Wilson, or even Brent Suter should be on the Reds' radar as they look to balance out the bullpen.

Trade Brady Singer to free up payroll and get another bat

Had the Reds actually signed Schwarber, one has to wonder if Cincinnati would've kept Brady Singer heading into Opening Day. With the demand for starting pitching being so high, the Reds' depth at the position, and Singer's expected salary (~$12 million), it wouldn't be surprising in the least to see Cincinnati trade the right-hander at some point this offseason.

Singer is an extremely valuable starting pitcher, and one of the most durable in all of Major League Baseball. But $12 million is a lot of money to spend on a No. 4 starter, and with the Reds' desperate need for a bat, Singer could be dangled in a potential trade later this winter.