The Reds and Giants both considered a trade for Robert Jr., while the Mets made a run at Jansen before pivoting to Ryne Stanek.

Reds shortstop prospect Edwin Arroyo missed all of last season after suffering a shoulder injury during spring training.

After a promising start to the offseason that saw them sign slugger Willy Adames, the San Francisco Giants have failed to make another impact deal. But apparently it hasn’t been for a lack of trying.