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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 16, 2026
Sal Stewart earned recognition as a finalist for the Players Choice Awards Outstanding Rookie Award, positioning the Cincinnati first baseman favorably in the race for the NL Rookie of the Year honor. Stewart played all 162 games and led National League rookies with 32 home runs and 111 RBIs, though some observers have noted his lower Wins Above Replacement compared to other rookie contenders.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 15, 2026
Kevin Abel delivered an impressive winter league debut for the Reds, pitching five hitless innings with seven strikeouts in Mexico, demonstrating the kind of performance that could help address Cincinnati's starting pitching depth concerns heading into 2027.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 14, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds' third base position was historically unproductive in 2026, and the organization is exploring whether acquiring Houston's Isaac Paredes could solve the problem—though doing so would likely require trading pitcher Nick Lodolo, whose own struggles with a 5.48 ERA and blister issues complicate the calculus.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 13, 2026
The Reds face critical roster decisions this offseason as they attempt to reshape their offense around a new philosophy emphasizing contact hitting over power production. Elly De La Cruz's elite shortstop season provides a foundation, but the front office must decide which current players fit the new approach and which acquisitions could accelerate the team's return to contention.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 12, 2026
The Reds face significant roster decisions heading into the offseason, with their young core showing both promise and concerning inconsistency. Sal Stewart's historic rookie season—over 30 home runs, 100 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases—was undermined by a sharp September decline, prompting discussion about whether the organization should prioritize his development through mentorship, potentially by signing 39-year-old Paul Goldschmidt as a veteran presence.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 11, 2026
The Reds are doubling down on Noelvi Marte's development despite his brutal 2026 season, sending the 24-year-old to play centerfield in the Dominican Winter League. Marte batted just .189 in 63 major league games this year, though he hit .332 at Triple-A Louisville, and the organization believes his youth and remaining minor league options justify continued investment. The focus for spring training will be correcting his chase rate rather than adjusting his defensive position.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 10, 2026
Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart have earned recognition as among baseball's top offensive performers this season and represent the foundation of Cincinnati's future lineup, with both players receiving Hank Aaron Award consideration. The Reds' front office is now reshaping the roster around these two cornerstones, pursuing moves that would optimize their positions and supporting cast.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 9, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds face a pivotal offseason decision regarding Elly De La Cruz, their 24-year-old shortstop who just completed a 30-30 season. Owner Phil Castellini acknowledged De La Cruz's exceptional talent while signaling that any long-term commitment must align with the franchise's financial constraints. De La Cruz rejected an extension exceeding the $225 million Votto deal and is heading to arbitration with his salary projected to jump from $800,000 to $7.9 million or more. Market observers estimate he could eventually command $500 million to $700 million in free agency, figures the Reds likely cannot sustain while building a competitive roster, raising the possibility that Cincinnati may trade him to maximize return value.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 8, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds are moving away from Eugenio Suárez, declining his mutual option and signaling they will not pursue a reunion, with president of baseball operations Nick Krall stating the team needs contact-oriented hitters who fit a specific offensive philosophy that doesn't match Suárez's high-strikeout approach.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 7, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds face significant roster decisions this offseason as they confront a pitching shortage and offensive struggles that defined their 2026 season. Hunter Greene's Tommy John surgery will sideline the starter for all of 2027, creating an immediate need for rotation depth that the team is already scouting in the playoffs. Tyler Mahle and Nick Martinez, both former Reds pitchers now in the postseason, represent potential free-agent targets who would not carry draft compensation, though both are likely to command attention from other clubs.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 6, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds' offseason has begun with significant roster turnover as free agents TJ Friedl, Will Benson, and PJ Higgins departed the organization following a disappointing 75-87 season. The team also lost Michael Toglia on waivers and saw pitching coordinator Derek Johnson leave, raising questions about the direction general manager Nick Krall intends to take the club.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 5, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds face significant roster decisions this offseason, beginning with closer Emilio Pagan's $10 million player option for 2027. At 36 years old, Pagan must decide whether to exercise the option or test free agency after posting a 1.88 ERA in 28.2 innings following his July return. His choice will determine whether the Reds retain their closer or must search for a replacement heading into next season.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 4, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds face a pitching coach search after Derek Johnson's departure, with the organization reportedly interested in pursuing Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake despite New York's stated intention to retain him. Blake, who has been with the Yankees since 2019, oversaw a staff that led baseball with a 3.24 ERA this season. The Reds have also interviewed internal candidates Oscar Marin and Matt Tracy for the position.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 3, 2026
The Reds are preparing for significant roster changes this offseason, beginning with their apparent decision to let catcher Tyler Stephenson leave in free agency. President Nick Krall is shifting the team's approach toward players with better plate discipline and on-base skills, moving away from power hitters like Stephenson, whose 27.4% strikeout rate and career OPS+ of 104 no longer fit the organization's direction. The Reds are expected to pursue catchers like Ryan Jeffers or Carson Kelly to better align with this new strategy.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 2, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds are retaining their front office leadership after a 75-87 season, with owner Phil Castellini promising operational changes while keeping general manager Nick Krall, Brad Meador, and manager Terry Francona in place. This decision insulates ownership from accountability regardless of future performance—if the team improves, the Castellinis can claim credit for providing autonomy; if results worsen, Krall becomes the scapegoat while ownership maintains they supplied adequate resources.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — October 1, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds will retain their front office for 2027 despite finishing last in the NL Central with a 75-79 record, as owner Phil Castellini publicly backed general manager Nick Krall and stated that baseball decisions should remain with baseball people. This announcement came despite recent reporting that Castellini has frequently vetoed trades proposed by Krall, raising questions about the GM's actual authority within the organization.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — September 30, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds finished 2026 with a 75-87 record, their worst season in four years and a dramatic step backward from their 2025 playoff appearance. The collapse occurred despite individual bright spots, including Elly De La Cruz's 30-30 season, Chase Burns' emergence as an ace, and rookie Sal Stewart's success, but the team was undone by offensive inconsistency, rotation injuries to Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo, and bullpen fatigue. Manager Terry Francona faced criticism for his reluctance to adjust lineups and his reliance on underperforming veterans, with one outlet grading his performance a C.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — September 29, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season after disappointing in 2026, though shortstop Elly De La Cruz provided a bright spot by earning National League Player of the Month honors for September following a dominant final month that included nine home runs and a .348 batting average.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — September 28, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds finished 2026 with a 75-87 record and last place in the NL Central, setting up a consequential offseason in which the team must navigate significant roster turnover while facing a potential lockout after the World Series concludes.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — September 27, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds finished their 2026 season with a 5-1 loss to Toronto on Sunday, ending a disappointing 75-87 campaign that culminated in the franchise's first last-place finish in the NL Central since 2018.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — September 26, 2026
Elly De La Cruz joined an exclusive club Friday night, becoming the eighth shortstop to record 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases, accomplishing the feat in just 141 games—fewer than any other shortstop to reach the milestone. De La Cruz's achievement gives the Reds two members of the 30-30 club alongside Barry Larkin, making Cincinnati one of only two franchises with multiple shortstops in that group.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — September 25, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds' season ended with Elly De La Cruz joining the exclusive 30-30 club, but the accomplishment was overshadowed by a bullpen collapse that cost them a game against Toronto. De La Cruz became only the fourth player in franchise history to record 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a single season, and just the second Red since Barry Larkin in 1996 to add 30 doubles to that total. The loss exemplified the team's larger problems: their bullpen gave up four runs in the seventh inning after the Reds held a 5-2 lead, with Luis Mey and Pierce Johnson combining for the decisive damage.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — September 24, 2026
Spencer Steer's wrist surgery next week effectively ends any possibility of the Reds trading the utility player this offseason, as teams rarely acquire players recovering from complicated procedures. Steer has been sidelined since late July and is expected to return by spring training.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — September 23, 2026
The Reds' defensive struggles have become their most pressing problem, with the team ranking last in baseball in defensive runs saved at minus-40 despite manager Terry Francona's emphasis on improvement and the acquisition of elite defender Ke'Bryan Hayes at last year's deadline. The fundamental issue is structural: their best defenders like Hayes and Matt McLain struggle offensively and are difficult to keep in the lineup, while replacing them would only worsen the defense further. This defensive liability persists even as the team ranks 20th in fielding percentage and 11th in errors.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — September 22, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-0 behind Brandon Williamson's six-inning shutout and three home runs, including one from Elly De La Cruz, who continues his pursuit of a 30/30 season with two steals and two homers remaining to reach that milestone.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — September 21, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds face mounting pressure to make significant organizational changes after another disappointing season, with Hall of Famer Barry Larkin publicly calling for a shift in direction following an 8-1 loss to Chicago. Larkin's criticism, endorsed by Joey Votto, centers on the team's decision to retain president of baseball operations Nick Krall despite the franchise's inability to compete. Since Krall took over in 2020, the Reds have made one playoff appearance that ended in a two-game sweep, and the organization has not won a playoff series in over three decades.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — September 19, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds optioned outfielder TJ Friedl and pitcher Julian Aguiar to Triple-A Louisville while calling up reliever Zach McCambley and utility player Oswaldo Cabrera from the Yankees on waivers. Friedl's struggles this season—batting .172 with a .510 OPS across 91 games—effectively end his year, as the mandatory minor league assignment combined with only nine games remaining makes his return unlikely. The moves signal the organization is shifting focus to evaluating younger talent in the final stretch.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — September 18, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds retained General Manager Nick Krall following another disappointing season, a decision that intensified criticism given the franchise's 13-year stretch without exceeding 83 wins or finishing better than third in the NL Central. The organization made several roster moves ahead of Friday's series opener against the Cubs, claiming infielder-outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera off waivers from the Yankees and recalling pitcher Julian Aguiar from Triple-A Louisville. To create space, the Reds moved Spencer Steer to the 60-day injured list and placed reliever Julian Garcia on the 15-day injured list with loose bodies in his elbow, effectively ending Garcia's rookie season.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — September 17, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds' 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, which snapped a 10-game losing streak against them, proved to be a brief bright spot in an otherwise disappointing stretch. Elly De La Cruz homered and Juan Brito collected three hits as the Reds' offense produced 13 hits total, taking advantage of a Dodgers bullpen game after Blake Snell departed in the first inning with a groin injury. However, the Reds could not build on that momentum, losing the series finale 8-2 to clinch a losing season at 71-82. Brady Singer was knocked out in the fourth inning after allowing seven runs on nine hits with four walks, continuing a catastrophic stretch in which he has posted a 9.17 ERA over his last seven starts.
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Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — September 16, 2026
The Reds were shut out 4-0 by the Los Angeles Dodgers, a loss that clinched a losing record for Cincinnati in 2026. Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated through seven innings while the Reds managed only three hits, with Elly De La Cruz accounting for two of them. Los Angeles scored all four runs by the third inning on a two-run home run by Teoscar Hernandez and a solo shot by Alex Freeland in the seventh.
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