Balancing development versus trying to win now on the Cincinnati roster is an interesting thought process, and one it seems the Reds are doing differently.
The Cincinnati Reds signed Derek Dietrich to a minor league deal and gave an invite to spring training - something also extended to infielder Blake Trahan
Blake Trahan spent the entire 2017 season playing shortstop for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. He was strong on the defensive side of the ball, but he struggled at the plate throughout the year.