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

3. The Cincinnati Reds could sign Jorge Soler.

This option might be a bit more costly than the aforementioned Kevin Pillar and Tommy Pham. That said, if the Cincinnati Reds are looking for an impact right-handed bat and are unwilling to meet Nick Castellanos' contract demands, Jorge Soler could be the ticket.

The outfielder/ designated hitter was the hero of the World Series for the Atlanta Braves, and while he wasn't a hot commodity prior to the lockout, with the addition of the DH to the National League, Soler's market is about to explode.

The former Kansas City Royals' slugger has 121 home runs during his big league career including a 48-homer performance in 2019. That was one less than Eugenio Suárez had that season. But, much like Suárez, Soler comes with a lot of swings and misses.

The 30-year-old has a career strikeout-rate of 26.9%, but dramatically cut down on his strikeouts last season. Soler posted a 34.5% K-rate in 2020, but lowered that number to 23.6% in 2021. Soler has a career wRC+ of 111 and will likely be looking for a multi-year deal.

If the Cincinnati Reds are looking to replace Nick Castellanos, Jorge Soler might be the closest they'll get for the price they're willing to pay. Soler could offer the Reds a lot of value, and could certainly fill in as the team's designated hitter as well.