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Alexis Diaz has been a staple in the back of the Reds bullpen for the past three seasons, locking down the ninth inning regularly in 2023 and 2024. Diaz recorded 37 and 28 saves in 2023 and 2024 respectively, but it is likely that he will not be in the same position to do so in 2025. Diaz’s Spring Training Struggles Diaz struggled mightily in Spring Training. He appeared in … [Read more...] about The Cincinnati Reds Messy Closer Situation

Baseball is the ultimate team sport. It has seen many unlikely heroes making their name in the postseason. Helping their team hoist the commissioner’s trophy in October. With that being said, the Cincinnati Reds may not be a title contender in 2025, but their primary bench depth could be one of the more underrated ones in MLB. Infield: Santiago Espinal The former all-star in … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds Bench Depth Breakdown

The Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a three-year, $15 million contract extension with catcher Jose Trevino, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. After an injury to Tyler Stephenson in spring training, the newly extended Trevino will serve as the team’s starter until Stephenson returns. Trevino, who the Reds acquired from the New York Yankees in December in exchange for … [Read more...] about Report: Reds, Jose Trevino Agree to Three-Year Contract Extension

Rumors swirled in the offseason about the Reds moving 27-year-old right-hander Graham Ashcraft to the bullpen. His career 4.91 ERA as a starter and the plethora of starting pitching talent on the Reds made Ashcraft the odd man out. He has seemingly received another opportunity this spring as he has made five appearances so far, all starts. Unfortunately, Ashcraft has struggled … [Read more...] about Graham Ashcraft’s Massive Spring Training Struggles

We are halfway through the beautiful month of March, and spring training is at an all-time high. The training wheels are starting to fall off as teams gear toward the start of the 2025 regular season. Now is a good time to check out who on the Cincinnati Reds have stood out so far. Elly De La Cruz No surprises here. Elly De La Cruz is slashing .448/.543/.926, for a 1.405 OPS. … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds Spring Training Standouts