Reds sign Wil Myers

[Lark11]

Reds signed 1B/OF Wil Myers to a one-year, $7.5 million contract with a mutual option for 2024.
The deal can jump to $9.5 million based on playing time or if Myers is traded at some point in 2023. The 32-year-old posted a rather underwhelming .261/.315/.398 batting line in 77 games (286 plate appearances) with the Padres last season, but maybe moving to Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati will unlock a bit of a rebound offensively. He's been a strong multi-category contributor in fantasy, though not recently.

This is a decent signing. One with a bit of upside for flipping him at the deadline if he gets the expected "GABP bump" to his offensive numbers. This won't move the needle, but might provide a bit of future value. Our outfield is a dumpster fire, so hopefully he can provide a bit of pop to make the season more bearable.

[jeremiah]

It'll probably be a rough season in 23, but I'm very optimistic for 24 and 25

[scottscudder]

I'm fine with this deal for Myers as long as he can be flipped at mid season, generating some trade value for the Reds. I wouldn't want to make too many of these deals though, taking playing time away from the young guys.

Another similar opportunity would be to sign a back of the rotation starter that could be potentially flipped, as I don't know how much the Reds have beyond Greene, Lodolo, and Ashcraft. Needs to be someone with more potential than Mike Minor though to get any value.