Reds could make an uncharacteristic move that strengthens their pitching staff

Blog Red Machine's Abigail Miskowiec argues that the Cincinnati Reds should pursue Japanese right-handed pitcher Hiromi Itoh to reinforce their pitching staff. With Brady Singer likely leaving via free agency and Emilio Pagán opting out of his contract, Cincinnati faces roster openings across both the starting rotation and bullpen in a thin offseason market.

Miskowiec highlights that Itoh surpassed 150 innings pitched in each of his six seasons with the Nippon-Ham Fighters. The article suggests Cincinnati could deploy Itoh either as a durable starting pitcher or in a hybrid relief role similar to Nick Martinez.