It’s June 20th, and Jonathan India hasn’t hit a single home run this season. Tyler Stephenson hasn’t played in 11 days, and may not play again for another month. Those two, the should-be cornerstones of the future for the Cincinnati Reds after they tore apart their previous group, haven’t played in the same game together since April 29th.
As things stand right now, it would be a crime if the two players on the active roster who have hit the best so far this season were still on the team this time next month. Brandon Drury (123 OPS+) has proven to be a tremendous find as Plan F so far this year, but he’s a free agent at season’s end and should be cashed-in at the first opportunity - even if it’s for something barely recognizable.