Because the Cincinnati Reds didn’t move an outfielder this off-season they now have a playing time issue. Not only do they have four outfielders that are starting level quality players, but they also signed Ben Revere to a minor league deal. Add to that the presence of three more outfielders that could all be ready for playing time by the end of 2018 and the Reds have too many outfielders.
The decision that the Reds must face is whether center fielder Billy Hamilton will be a long-time Red. If he is the chip around which the Reds want to build their team for the next five years, they should sign him to an extension.