Brady Singer just gave the Reds every reason to scrap asinine qualifying offer idea

Brady Singer's recent performance makes a qualifying offer from the Cincinnati Reds increasingly unlikely. Singer was knocked out in the fourth inning against the Dodgers, allowing seven runs on nine hits with four walks and no strikeouts, marking his worst start of 2026. Over his last seven starts, Singer has compiled a 1-3 record with a 9.17 ERA while walking 20 batters across 34⅓ innings. With a season ERA of 5.57, paying the estimated $23 million qualifying offer would be unjustifiable for a mid-rotation starter.

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