Cincinnati Reds: Three biggest stories through first week of spring games

We’re just one week into Cactus League play and the Cincinnati Reds have already seen some interesting stories begin to develop.

The Cincinnati Reds are wrapping up their first full week of spring training and about to put a bow on the first week of Cactus League action. Some players have lived up to expectations thus far, while others have yet to hit their stride. It’s still very early, but let’s look at some of the top stories for the Reds before the second week of spring games begin.

It’s very easy to overreact seeing how fans haven’t watched baseball since the end of October. Every pitch a borderline player throws is analyzed, players who had down-years in 2019 are “on the hot seat” and lineups are questioned every time they’re made available.

Relax folks, it’s spring training. It’s easy to get excited that baseball is back, but let’s temper our expectations a little bit. That said, spring camp is extremely important for a certain grouping of players. Those with an eye towards making the Opening Day roster must show up, especially if your name isn’t Joey Votto or Eugenio Suárez.

There’s not as many camp battles as we’ve in years past, primarily because the talent-level is far deeper than it’s been since the Reds went to the postseason. Before Cincinnati takes the field against the San Diego Padres this afternoon, let’s look back at the last several days, as some interesting storylines are beginning to develop.