Inbox: Do Reds need veterans in lineup?

I understand the Reds’ rebuild, but all they seem to be acquiring is pitchers. Shouldn’t they go out and get a few veterans, a proven position player or two? — Jan B., Lexington, Ky.

Trading away pricey veterans for different pricey veterans is not the definition of a rebuild. The Reds actually have acquired several non-veteran position players in their streak of trades the past couple of years — including Adam Duvall, Eugenio Suarez, Jose Peraza and Scott Schebler. Since those players are under club control, the team can hope to get max production from them without busting the payroll wide open. The time will come when Cincinnati should add a proven veteran, kind of like it did with Scott Rolen in 2009. That time will be when the organization feels it’s ready to contend for the postseason and needs to use some prospects as trading chips to fill in the blanks.

Will Homer Bailey ever return to being a reputable starter, or is it time to move on? — Wendel B., Loveland, Ohio.

The Reds and Bailey have put in a lot of time and rehab with the hope he can be a healthy and dependable starter again. But obviously, there are no guarantees. As for moving on, Bailey has three years and $68 million left on his …

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