Reds could make one major position change to boost their offense in 2027

The Cincinnati Reds need to address third base for 2027, as Ke'Bryan Hayes has become a liability at the plate despite his excellent defense. The free-agent market for third basemen is weak, and the Reds' bottom-ranked farm system limits their ability to acquire a cost-controlled player via trade. One solution is moving Sal Stewart from first base to third base, where he played primarily in the minors and posted neutral defense in 306⅔ innings this season, while his 30-homer bat would be a significant upgrade over Hayes. This move would require finding a first baseman, but the free-agent pool at that position is deeper, with options including Jake Bauers, Ty France, Nathaniel Lowe, and Rhys Hoskins.

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