Reds' biggest problem isn't ownership, it's Nick Krall

Prominent baseball analysts Ken Rosenthal and C. Trent Rosecrans recently attributed the Cincinnati Reds' struggles primarily to ownership under Bob Castellini rather than general manager Nick Krall, citing the franchise's inability to compete like other small-market teams such as the Brewers, Rays, and Guardians. However, the article argues that Krall deserves significant blame, noting the Reds have spent $176.7 million on 14 free agents since 2019 who produced only 8.5 wins above replacement—well below market value—and made numerous trades that yielded minimal returns. The author contends that while ownership may be part of the problem, the Reds' underperformance stems from poor spending decisions and trade acquisitions rather than insufficient payroll.

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