Reds signing Jazz Chisholm Jr? That’s what was proposed in an article by Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer ranking the best destinations for Jazz, naming the Reds as a top-5 fit.
Coming off a 19-HR, 41-SB year (.711 OPS, 1.7 rWAR) and a tough postseason, Rymer notes Jazz might seek a 1-year "prove-it" deal for 2027.
That’s where Cincy comes in:
"The Reds got an MLB-low -0.7 rWAR from the keystone this season, as well as a 90 wRC+ from the left side of the plate... Chisholm could help them address both issues with one signing."
He would be a 2.4 rWAR upgrade: Cincy’s 2B production was a league-worst -0.7 rWAR. Replacing that with Jazz’s 1.7 baseline is an obvious improvement.
The Reds 90 left handed hitter's wRC+ was 2nd-worst in MLB.
GABP’s short right-field porch is built for Jazz’s pull-side air-ball profile and 8.8% barrel rate.
Pairing Jazz’s 41 steals with Elly De La Cruz (both 95th+ percentile Sprint Speed) creates relentless pressure on opposing pitch clocks... only to...
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