Cincinnati Reds: Five players looking to bounce back in the 2020 season

Not everyone on the 2019 Cincinnati Reds roster had a good season. Which five players are most likely to bounce back during their 2020 campaign?

The end of the college basketball season and the beginning of the baseball season coincide every year. Rebounding is key for those teams looking to make a run during March Madness, and it’s also going to be key for several players on the Cincinnati Reds roster. Which five players are looking for a bounce back season in 2020?

While the 2019 version of the Reds showed promise, the season ultimately ended in disappointment, with Cincinnati out of the postseason picture once again. After six straight losing seasons, the Reds front office added several reinforcements to this year’s squad, but there’s a few players who need to perform better than they did last year.

We saw Robert Stephenson turn a dismal 2018 showing into a fabulous run in 2019. The right-hander emerged as one of the best arms in the Reds bullpen last year. Anthony DeSclafani also rebounded from an injury-plagued career and finished among the Top 20 in the league in both strikeouts and ERA.

Which five players are most in need of that type of season in 2020? There were several candidates to choose from, but these five made the list. The Cincinnati Reds have a real shot to take home the National League Central crown in 2020, but in order to do so, everyone on the roster has to play up to their potential. Can these five players return to form?