Reds farm system gets the lowest grade in baseball for 2026

Baseball America assigned the Cincinnati Reds farm system a D grade for 2026, the lowest mark given to any team alongside the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies. The Reds' prospect pool deteriorated significantly after several players graduated to the majors, including Chase Burns, Sal Stewart, Rhett Lowder, Edwin Arroyo, and Chase Petty, with most struggling at the big league level. Alfredo Duno and Carter Graham stand out as bright spots, but the system lacks depth in pitching and has few proven prospects in Double-A and Triple-A, leaving the organization years away from meaningful contributions to a struggling major league team.

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