RedsWednesday, November 11
Reds president Nick Krall says the team needs pitching and is open to trading veterans
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If you follow the Reds, here's the winter plan from the GM Meetings in Las Vegas. Nick Krall said the team will "stay open on everything" and that he can see the Reds "going down that route" of trading veterans. On Elly De La Cruz, he said, "We haven't had any conversations regarding him this offseason."
Five Reds arms carry questions into the offseason
| Pitcher | Status |
|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | Had Tommy John surgery |
| Brady Singer | Free agent |
| Brandon Williamson | No full season since 2023 |
| Carson Spiers | Just back from Tommy John surgery |
| Nick Lodolo | Blister issue defined his 2026 |
Source: FOX19
Pitching is the clear need. "You have to add pitching," Krall said. A possible lockout isn't changing the approach: "We're going at this as business as usual."
- New pitching coach: Joe Torres, hired last week
- Lodolo: 5.48 ERA over the final two months
- Possible lockout: would begin Dec. 1
3years of team control left on Elly De La Cruz
Krall said the Reds haven't had talks about trading the star shortstop.
Sources: FOX19, Cincinnati Enquirer
Sources: FOX19, Cincinnati Enquirer