www.si.com/mlb/reds/onsi Reds Competing With Division Rival and Other Teams in Kyle Schwarber Sweeptakes Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz (pictured), the Cleveland Guardians pitchers facing federal gambling charges, now have a trial date.

The Reds could pivot from Kyle Schwarber and target a cheaper $26M lefty slugger, giving Cincinnati a power bat without the massive price tag

Phillips noted that Schwarber's market will likely come down to who will be willing to give him an extra year. The general consensus is that he will bag a four-year contract, but Phillips thinks that if someone is okay with going to five years, Schwarber will sign with that team.

While it might have seemed like a longshot going into the offseason, don't count out the Reds in the pursuit of free-agent slugger Kyle Schwarber. Multiple sources told MLB.com that the Reds remain am

MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reported on Tuesday that multiple sources have told him that the Reds remain among the teams trying to sign Kyle Schwarber.

There’s a lot of things in Cincinnati to like and be excited about. Now it’s just up to us to go out and execute and win games," Emilio Pagán said.