Buckle up, folks! The MLB Winter Meetings begin next week, and if Juan Soto’s supposed $600-plus million deal ever gets signed, the other 27 teams who aren’t in the mix for the superstar outfielder can finally start to make some free agent signings.will take place on the on the field, but the business-side of baseball will be on full display next week and fans love juicy tidbits, trade rumors, and blockbuster free agent signings. While some will argue to the contrary, it’s fair to say that there’s more drama during the MLB offseason then there is during the regular season.Last year, the Cincinnati Reds made a pair of free agent signings before the MLB Winter Meetings began. Both Nick Martinez and Emilio Pagán agreed to contract prior to MLB’s annual event and shortly after the meetings concluded in San Diego last December, the Reds inked Jeimer Candelario to a three-year deal.
This year the Reds will head to Dallas on the heels of an early-offseason trade with the Kansas City Royals. Cincinnati shipped fan-favorite Jonathan India to the Show Me State in exchange for starter Brady Singer. More recently,
The Reds are said to be interested in finding a hitter, and preferably an outfielder. Despite trading India, the Reds’ infield is still overflowing talent. That said, third base is still a question mark heading next season.
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