Cincinnati Reds
The Reds haven’t entered a full-fledged rebuild — yet. As is, they still have a competitive team, and Jake Odorizzi would be a competitive, short-term transaction.
Even with Trevor Bauer leaving town for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Reds still have a sturdy rotation which includes Luis Castillo, Sonny Gray, and Tyler Mahle. That said, Reds manager David Bell could use an extra rotation arm. Odorizzi would round out their rotation and could gradually return to form in a low-pressure role. Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson helped get Gray and Bauer back on track. Maybe he could do the same with Odorizzi?
If he returns to his old ways, Odorizzi would help the Reds continue to sport one of the premier rotations in MLB. The organization appears to be playing a take-it-by-day approach this offseason, as they’ve lost Bauer and traded closer Raisel Iglesias to the Los Angeles Angels while supposedly being in the mix for standout shortstops.
The National League Central is the St. Louis Cardinals’ to lose, but maybe the Reds could give them a run for their money with some void filling and fine-tuning?