With rotation gaps widening, Cincinnati could leverage surplus infield depth to land a reliable arm like Emerson Hancock from Seattle’s talent-rich pitching staff this offseason.

Lest we forget about a guy who mashed his way through the minors at age-22.

Rising prospects navigate inconsistent debuts and positional battles as Cincinnati evaluates whether these high-energy youngsters can secure a permanent spot in the Reds' uncertain future starting lineup.

Reds Make Their Choice in Roster Decision Between Two Young Infielders

Terry Francona Makes Honest Admission About Reds' Defensive Struggles

The Cincinnati Reds activated Matt McLain from the IL, and he'll play 2B daily, Terry Francona said. Edwin Arroyo will play 2B at Louisville for now.

The Reds need to add multiple valuable prospects at this trade deadline.