3 right-handed hitting outfielders the Cincinnati Reds could target after the lockout

2. The Cincinnati Reds could sign Tommy Pham.

The prospect of adding Tommy Pham to the Cincinnati Reds lineup is an intriguing one. It's curious to think about what the former San Diego Padres outfielder could garner on the open market after two down years. Pham's 2020 season was atrocious, but the 33-year-old showed some resilience last season.

Reds fans will remember Pham from his time in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. A former 16th-round pick of the Redbirds, Pham was a rising star during his time in the Gateway City. He was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2018 season and was later dealt to the San Diego Padres prior to the 2020 season.

Pham is an interesting free agent. Given his injury history, it's hard to see any team counting on him to be an everyday player. A former shortstop early during his professional career, Pham has played the outfield exclusively since 2007. However, the 33-year-old recently spoke about playing first base.

Putting Pham at first base and sliding Joey Votto in the DH role when a left-handed pitcher is on the mound would be an interesting idea. For his career, Pham has a wRC+ of 135 and an OPS of .854 versus left-handers. Defensively, Pham is a better left fielder than he is a right fielder, but that spot is taken by Jesse Winker. Pham lined up for 91 innings in center field for the Padres last season.