3 Dodgers players who could be on the Reds radar during free agency

The Dodgers were eliminated from the MLB Playoffs and will be looking to regroup this winter.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shelby Miller
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shelby Miller | Ronald Martinez/GettyImages
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After an early-exit, the Los Angeles Dodgers' brass cannot be happy. Winners of 100 games during the regular season, LA is out of the postseason after losing to their division rival in the NLDS.

The Dodgers are not a team that typically sits on their hands during the offseason. President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedmann will be looking to reshape the Dodgers' roster with an eye on winning the World Series in 2024.

While some of the Dodgers' top prospects could be intriguing additions for the Cincinnati Reds if Nick Krall is looking to swing a trade or two this offseason, Los Angeles has a ton of free agents. Are there three Dodgers players that could be on the Reds radar this winter?

1. Dodgers pitcher Shelby Miller could be on the Reds radar this offseason

Every single Cincinnati Reds fan is advocating for their favorite team to sign a starting pitcher during the offseason. How about a reliever? Shelby Miller is set to be a free agent during the upcoming season, and the 33-year-old could definitely help to bolster the Cincinnati bullpen.

During the regular season, Miller appeared in 36 games, logged over 40 innings of work and posted a minuscule 1.71 ERA. Miller's 25.8-percent strikeout-rate is good enough, and his 11.7-percent walk-rate is not crippling.

Miller is a fly ball pitcher, but the right-hander did a nice job of keeping the ball in the ballpark. Over 42 innings, Miller allowed just three ball to leave the yard.

Was Shelby Miller more fortunate than good. His 3.68 FIP and 4.49 xFIP would suggest the answer is, yes. So, under no circumstances should the Cincinnati Reds overpay for a player like Miller. However, if the Reds are looking to upgrade the relief corps, they'd be wise to keep Miller on their radar.

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