Reds may regret bringing Brady Singer back unless he fixes these issues

Brady Singer's 5.67 ERA is the worst among MLB starters with at least 154 innings pitched, raising questions about why the Reds would retain him despite his previous reputation as a reliable innings eater. The Reds may extend Singer a qualifying offer around $23 million this offseason, though his poor performance might allow them to negotiate a lower deal with an extra year added. Singer has significantly altered his pitch usage since leaving Kansas City, throwing far fewer sliders and four-seam fastballs while increasing sinker frequency, a shift that coincides with his decline from a 3.71 ERA in 2024. His four-seam fastball, which he threw 327 times in 2024, has been nearly abandoned with only 54 throws this season, despite having elite extension and good spin rate that could make the pitch effective if deployed properly.

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