The President of Baseball Operations for the Cincinnati Reds, Nick Krall, has outlined the team’s strategy for the upcoming offseason, emphasizing the importance of balancing “quality and quantity” in their pitching acquisitions.
Despite missing the playoffs in the previous season, the Reds generated excitement with a youthful roster featuring standout performances from players like Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Spencer Steer, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Andrew Abbott, Brandon Williamson, and Noelvi Marte.
To advance in the 2024 season and secure a playoff spot, the Reds acknowledge the need for reliable starting pitching. While possessing promising young pitchers like Abbott, Williamson, Nick Lodolo, and Hunter Greene, the team ranked 23rd in innings pitched by starters in the last season.
Krall discussed the team’s approach to pitching acquisitions with the Cincinnati Enquirer, emphasizing the necessity of adding both quality and quantity of innings to support the development of their talented young players.
Krall clarified that the team isn’t solely focused on acquiring high-risk, high-reward players but rather aims to bring in pitchers who can contribute quality innings.
He highlighted the existing upside in their young pitchers like Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Andrew Abbott, and Brandon Williamson, all of whom were first or second-round picks. The Reds’ strategy involves ensuring stability while maintaining the potential for growth.
In the free-agent market, the team is considering pitchers such as Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Jordan Montgomery, and Blake Snell, with mid-tier options including Lucas Giolito and Michael Wacha. Additionally, the possibility of acquiring Dylan Cease via trade is being explored as part of the Reds’ pursuit of pitching reinforcements.
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