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Where things stand
Brady Singer remains with the Cincinnati Reds after the team declined to trade him at the August deadline despite market interest, a decision that now appears fortuitous given Hunter Greene's elbow injury sidelining him for most or all of 2027. Singer struggled early in the 2026 season with a 6.18 ERA through his first 11 starts but has pitched significantly better since June 1 with a 3.45 ERA. The Reds are considering retaining Singer on a qualifying offer worth approximately $23 million to fill a rotation gap created by Greene's absence, though some analysts suggest pursuing free agent alternatives like Nick Martinez instead.
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Reds' trade deadline strategy looks worse after brutal insider report
MLB insider Robert Murray reported that other league executives were confused and critical of the Cincinnati Reds' trade deadline approach, calling it "the most confusing by far." Murray specifically cited the team's asking price for catcher Tyler Stephenson as unreasonably high, noting that other teams openly mocked the Reds for their valuation. The Reds also failed to trade pitcher Brady Singer and reliever Brock Burke despite the market reportedly seeking such players, leading Murray to conclude the deadline strategy was a significant mistake.
Blog Red MachineBrady Singer sparks Reds' retaliation questions after Giants plunking
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Brady Singer hit two of the first three batters he faced against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, striking Drew Gilbert with a 90 mph sinker and Jung Hoo Lee with an inside pitch. The incidents appear connected to an earlier conflict between the teams in April, when Giants pitcher JT Brubaker had a tense exchange with Reds batter Spencer Steer, followed by subsequent hit batsmen and ejections from both sides. Wednesday's series finale at 3:45 p.m. ET could see further retaliation, with umpires potentially needing to warn both benches to prevent escalation.
Blog Red MachineNL Wild Card standings make Reds' trade deadline misfire look even worse
The Cincinnati Reds have lost seven of their last ten games and now sit at 62-69, more than five games behind the final Wild Card spot held by the San Diego Padres. General Manager Nick Krall chose not to trade expiring players like Tyler Stephenson, Pierce Johnson, Brady Singer, Brock Burke, and Eugenio Suárez at the August 3 deadline, instead making only minor moves involving Nathaniel Lowe and Caleb Ferguson. The team's playoff odds have dropped below 1 percent, and the decision to hold onto those rentals rather than acquire prospects to strengthen the farm system now appears particularly costly given Cincinnati's recent collapse.
Blog Red MachineCardinals intra-division trade with Brewers might have Reds asking what if
The Cincinnati Reds made minimal moves at the 2026 trade deadline, trading only Nathaniel Lowe and Caleb Ferguson for a low-level prospect and international bonus pool money despite having tradable assets and playoff odds below 1%. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals acquired outfield prospects Alexander Frias and Carson Ragsdale from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for pitchers Dustin May and JoJo Romero, with both prospects ranking in the Brewers' top 15 before the deal. The Reds could have potentially obtained a similar prospect package by trading Brady Singer and Ferguson to Milwaukee, as Singer and May have comparable statistics and contract situations. By choosing to hold onto their expiring contracts for a playoff push that failed to materialize, Cincinnati missed an opportunity to acquire high-level prospects.
Blog Red MachineReds need Rhett Lowder to finish the 2026 season strong for one vital reason
Rhett Lowder's performance has improved significantly over his last four starts after a rough stretch earlier in the 2026 season, and the Cincinnati Reds need him to maintain this form heading into 2027. With Brady Singer likely departing in free agency, Lowder could become the Reds' second starter behind ace Chase Burns if he returns to his 2024 rookie form. Lowder will enter arbitration after next season, making a strong 2027 campaign important for both his contract negotiations and the team's competitive window in the NL Central.
Blog Red MachineReds should consider this familiar face rather than keeping Brady Singer
Hunter Greene's Tommy John surgery will sideline him for all of 2027, forcing the Cincinnati Reds to address a rotation gap this offseason. While reuniting with free agent Brady Singer seems logical, the article suggests Nick Martinez presents a better option due to financial flexibility and versatility. Martinez, currently with Tampa Bay, has posted a 2.74 ERA over 138 innings this season and could fill a rotation spot or bolster the bullpen as a 36-year-old on a likely one-year deal. The Reds can build their core around Chase Burns, Nick Lodolo, Andrew Abbott, and potentially Rhett Lowder, with Martinez providing insurance without the long-term commitment Singer would require.
Blog Red MachineHunter Greene’s injury may force Reds into unthinkable Brady Singer decision
Hunter Greene's torn UCL will sideline him for most or all of 2027, leaving the Reds short a rotation arm. The team's decision not to trade Brady Singer at the deadline now appears prescient, as Singer could fill that gap if retained on a qualifying offer worth approximately $23 million. Singer struggled early in 2026 with a 6.18 ERA over his first 11 starts but has pitched significantly better since June 1 with a 3.45 ERA, making a one-year deal potentially reasonable value.
Blog Red MachineReds Place Hunter Greene On Injured List
Hunter Greene has been placed on the injured list after experiencing right elbow soreness during a side session on Tuesday, marking his return to the IL just weeks after missing the first three months of the season for a procedure to remove loose bodies from the same elbow. The Reds have not provided a diagnosis or return timeline, and Greene will visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache for further evaluation. The injury compounds Cincinnati's struggles as the team sits at 54-58, five games out of a playoff spot, and recently made modest trades at the deadline. With Greene sidelined, the Reds' rotation is reduced to Chase Burns, Brady Singer, Rhett Lowder, and Andrew Abbott, though Nick Lodolo and Brandon Williamson are progressing through rehab assignments.
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