MLB Analyst Says Reds Have Had Confusing Offseason

Cincinnati is hoping to make the playoffs in 2024 after missing the postseason in each of the past two years.

CINCINNATI — The Reds have added plenty of pieces this offseason, but did they make the right moves? 

ESPN analyst David Schoenfield shared his thoughts on their offseason after Cincinnati signed Frankie Montas.

"Even setting aside Montas' health risks, the Reds' offseason has just been ... confusing. They're spending money, which is a rare concept, but they've now committed to $53 million in 2024 salaries for free agents Montas, Nick Martinez, Jeimer Candelario and Emilio Pagan," Schoenfield wrote. "Sure, those guys add depth, but the group combined for 5.8 bWAR in 2023 and just 2.4 in 2022. Even a best-case scenario suggests it won't be a great return on investment. I get that it might be difficult to attract star players to Cincinnati, but you can't help but wonder if the team could have spent some of that $53 million on at least one star."

The Reds also added Cincinnati native Brent Suter to their bullpen. Suter signed after Schoenfield's piece was published. He makes an interesting point, but it's hard to blame the Reds for adding proven talent in free agency, even if they didn't add a "star."

Cincinnati's win total is currently set at 80.5. They won 82 games last season. They look better on paper, but questions remain. Check out Schoenfield's entire article here.

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