The Cincinnati Reds’ run to the playoffs in 2025 was mostly attributed to a great rotation. Andrew Abbott continued his accension, Brady Singer was a stead force, and Nick Lodolo finally had a healthy enough season to blossom into the pitcher fans knew he could be.
I’m going to throw some numbers at you and let you decide whether or not I’m completely making them up. Matt McLain, the resident 2B of the Cincinnati Reds and likely #2 hitter in the lineup everyday, is 17 for 28 so far in Cactus League play in 2026.
The Reds hope to have a new and improved offense in 2026 with a full year of top prospect Sal Stewart and the addition of Eugenio Suarez, Dane Myers, and others.
Cincinnati Reds infielder Nathaniel Lowe was scratched from the lineup on Wednesday afternoon against the Milwaukee Brewers. Originally, Lowe was in the lineup batting fifth and playing first base.
Elly De La Cruz was on pace to have a ridiculously good season in 2025 before he injured his quad and played hurt down the stretch. He has been red hot at the dish to start Spring Training and all signs are pointing to a big season from the Reds infielder.
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
The Reds announced on Tuesday that Hunter Greene would be out until at least July due to a procedure on his elbow to get bone spurs removed. Andrew Abbott will start on Opening Day for the Reds.
For the past few seasons, the Cincinnati reds have struggled to hit for power. They ranked 21st in homers last season and 19th in 2024. Power shouldn’t be an issue when you play your home games at Great American Ball park.
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CINCINNATI – The Reds prioritized depth this offseason, with the additions of JJ Bleday, Dane Myers, and the splash signing of Eugenio Suarez. They might not be as dependent on prospects coming up this season.
Hunter Greene’s elbow stiffness, first reported last week, could be referred to as “The Great Unknown.” The results of his MRI are still unknown and he is seeking a second opinion on the injury.
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene is out until July due to bone chips around his right elbow. A surgery to remove the fragments is required before an official appraisal of Greene's status for the 2026 season can be made.
The Cincinnati Reds went into the offseason with a clear need for a middle-of-the-order bat; a proven slugger to add power and experience to a team that has talent but also a less-certain ceiling.
Team Taiwan has wrapped up its 2026 World Baseball Classic action. They took the field in Japan, playing four games in the Tokyo Dome as part of Pool C, where they competed against Japan, Korea, Czechia, and Australia.
While the rest of the country is dealing with the last few days of winter, Arizona is the momentary home for the Cincinnati Reds during spring training.
The Reds optioned first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand and starter Chase Petty this morning. Both players entered camp as long shots to make the Opening Day roster after struggling in limited looks in 2025.