Brandon Williamson and Carson Spiers made life harder for the Reds this offseason

The Cincinnati Reds face rotation uncertainty heading into 2027 with only Chase Burns, Andrew Abbott, and Nick Lodolo locked in as starters, leaving multiple spots to fill after Brady Singer enters free agency. Brandon Williamson and Carson Spiers, both 28-year-old pitchers recovering from Tommy John surgery, had September opportunities to audition for rotation spots but failed to impress. Williamson posted a 5.94 ERA in Louisville before returning to the majors with a 5.70 FIP over 24⅔ innings, while Spiers allowed four home runs and five earned runs across just six September innings. Both pitchers' injury histories and poor late-season performance have complicated the Reds' plans to fill their rotation needs for next season.

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