Yesterday, we learned that Nick Castellanos would return to the Cincinnati Reds in 2021. Perhaps today, a stalwart defensive shortstop may enter the free agent market. José Iglesias, who dazzled Reds fans with his defense in 2019, may be sent into free agency if the Baltimore Orioles decide not to pick up the $3.5M option.
If the Reds are serious about competing in 2021, they must upgrade the shortstop position. There are many different avenues they could explore, but the simplest fix seems to be finding a free agent that could hold down the fort for a couple years until José Iglesias is ready for The Show.