Ex-Reds Slugger Officially Free Agent After Trade

The Cincinnati Reds are entering into what could turn out to be a pivotal offseason. Rumors are going to start swirling about a trade of superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz. Nothing appears to be imminent, and there’s still time over the next couple years for such a deal to happen if the Reds decide that’s their best option. De La Cruz may not extend in Cincinnati, which would force the Reds to consider alternative moves. That time isn’t necessarily here yet, but it does put pressure on the Reds to maximize their product on the field.