The Cincinnati Reds need more firepower on offense. That should be one of their highest priorities this offseason. <\/p>\n
However, it feels unlikely that the Reds have the budget to go out and sign players like Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso. <\/p>\n
Free agent Justin Turner recently expressed his desire to play for Reds manager Terry Francona. <\/p>\n
“I’ve always wanted to play for Terry Francona,” Turner told The Enquirer’s Gordon Wittenmyer. <\/a><\/p>\n Turner appeared in 80 games for the Chicago Cubs during the 2025 season, slashing .219\/.288\/.314 with 10 extra-base hits. He still hits lefties relatively well. He had an OPS of .759 against left-handed pitching last season compared to just a .387 OPS against right-handers. <\/p>\n Turner has had a fantastic career, playing across 17 seasons for seven different teams. He’d had stops with the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs, and Seattle Mariners. <\/p>\n The veteran is known for being a fantastic teammate. It would only make sense for the Reds to pursue Turner if the contract comes at a low cost. In that scenario, he could slide into a role similar to the one Santiago Espinal filled.<\/p>\n While Turner would like to become a Red, I’d be surprised to see it happen. <\/p>\n Make sure you bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk<\/a> for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!<\/p>\n You May Also Like:<\/p>\n Reds Infielder Matt McLain Reflects on Frustrating Season After Wild Card Series Loss<\/a><\/p>\n One Under-The-Radar Reds Prospect Participating in Arizona Fall League<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds on Wrong Side of History After Another Postseason Loss<\/a><\/p>\n Former Cincinnati Reds All-Star Removed From Braves\u2019 40-Man Roster<\/a><\/p>\n Exclusive Interview With Cincinnati Reds Minor League All-Star<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Squander Chances in Season-Ending Loss to Dodgers<\/a><\/p>\n Sal Stewart Makes Reds History in Game 2 of National League Wild Card Series<\/a><\/p>\n Former Reds Pitcher Gets Out of Bases-Loaded Jam for Yankees, Has Epic Reaction<\/a><\/p>\n MLB Analyst Suggests Reds’ Ace Hunter Greene Was Tipping Pitches Against Dodgers<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Ace Hunter Greene Make Major League Baseball History<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Utility Player Elects Free Agency<\/a><\/p>\n Four Cincinnati Reds Players Nominated For All-MLB Team<\/a><\/p>\n Reds Become First Team Ever to Reach Playoffs Without Meeting These Statistical Marks<\/a><\/p>\n Brent Suter Does Impression of Terry Francona After Reds Clinch Playoff Berth<\/a><\/p>\n Milwaukee Brewers Show Pure Class After Cincinnati Reds Clinch Playoff Spot<\/a><\/p>\n Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Designated for Assignment<\/a><\/p>\n Former Cincinnati Reds Fan Favorite Claimed By Atlanta Braves<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Sign Former Wake Forest Pitcher to Minor League Deal<\/a><\/p>\n Cincinnati Reds Sign Former George Mason Pitcher to Minor League Deal<\/a><\/p>\n —–<\/p>\n Follow Cincinnati Reds on SI on Twitter\/X: @RedsTalkSI<\/a><\/p>\n Like Our Facebook Page<\/a><\/p>\n Subscribe and follow the ONLY Daily Reds Podcast<\/a><\/p>\n