Cincinnati Reds: Predicting the 28-man playoff roster

What will the Reds playoff roster look like?

The Cincinnati Reds will play baseball in October. This is the first time since 2013 the Reds have made the playoffs, and while not division winners, there’s no doubt that Cincinnati will be a tough-out in this year’s postseason. The Wild Card Round allows for a 28-man roster. Who’ll make the cut?

It’s not yet known who the Reds opponent will be, but it won’t be the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cincinnati has secured no higher than the No. 7 seed, and depending on the results today’s game against the Minnesota Twins, as well as the outcome of several other games, the Reds could be matched up against either the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves or San Diego Padres.

David Bell has already set his rotation heading into next week’s festivities. Whoever plays the Reds will have a tall task, as likely Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer will take the hill in Game 1. He’ll be followed by Luis Castillo and, if necessary, Sonny Gray. Those three players will undoubtedly be on the 28-man roster.

But who else will make the cut? Cincinnati has had the full complement of 28 players throughout the majority of the 2020 season, but a few faces will certainly be missing. Will there be any surprises? How many rookies will be on the squad, if any? Let’s explore which 28 players will likely be on field and in the dugout come Wednesday.