Luis Robert Jr. is available, but the Reds should know better by now

Writer Drew Koch argues that the Cincinnati Reds should avoid signing free agent outfielder Luis Robert Jr. this offseason. The Baltimore Orioles declined Robert's 2027 club option, making the former Chicago White Sox star available on the open market after previous stints with Baltimore and the New York Mets.

Koch highlights Robert's extensive injury history, noting he played in only 416 of 648 possible games over the past four seasons. With contract projections estimating a one-year deal between $12 million and $14 million, the author contends Cincinnati should look elsewhere unless Robert accepts an incentive-laden deal.