While Dick Williams and the Cincinnati Reds front office are not ready to throw in the towel on the 2019 season, it’s obvious that the team had an eye on the future with the moves that were made at yesterday’s trade deadline. So what might the 2020 Reds starting lineup look like when the team leaves Goodyear, Arizona?
The Reds traded away pitcher Tanner Roark, outfielder Yasiel Puig, second baseman Scooter Gennett, and top prospect Taylor Trammell. While some fans may recoil at the thought of losing fan favorites like Puig and Gennett, the harsh reality is that neither was expected to be back next season anyway.