A Cincinnati Reds offseason plan worth trying

The Cincinnati Reds need significant roster changes to compete in 2027, starting with signing multiple established hitters like Jazz Chisholm Jr., Ian Happ, and Randy Arozarena to replace underperforming players. The author recommends keeping Eugenio Suarez at third base and extending catcher Tyler Stephenson while building around shortstop Elly De La Cruz and first baseman Sal Stewart. On the pitching side, the team must address the coaching staff and add starting pitchers to support a rotation of Chase Burns, Andrew Abbott, Rhett Lowder, Nick Lodolo, and Brandon Williamson. The proposed lineup would feature average-to-above-average offensive production throughout, a significant improvement over 2026 when multiple everyday players posted extremely low offensive numbers.

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