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Fans are always told not to pay attention to spring training statistics. Yeah, try telling that to baseball fans who haven't seen their favorite team since October. Check out these eye-popping numbers from the Cincinnati Reds spring games.
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The Cincinnati Reds starting rotation is shaping up, and once Nick Lodolo returns, some tough decisions will have to be made. While Reds fans may not like it, Andrew Abbott could be sent to the minors once Lodolo is back on the bump.
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Tony Santillan has been the Cincinnati Reds best reliever this spring. But as a non-roster invitee, the Reds will need to make some roster moves. That means that Tejay Antone and Fernando Cruz should begin the 2024 season at Triple-A Louisville.
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TJ Friedl's injury couldn't have come at a worse time. With spring training almost over, the Cincinnati Reds don't have much time left to sign a replacement. But the Los Angeles Angels may be losing Jake Marisnick, who has an opt out later this week.
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Josh Harrison's dream of wearing the jersey of his hometown team on Opening Day is no more. The Cincinnati Reds reassigned Harrison to minor league camp, and he opted out of his contract. Former Reds slugger Joey Votto went deep in his first game.
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There's something undeniably special about MLB Opening Day. It's practically the kick-off of Spring and it ushers in an air of hope and optimism for a new season. 
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Without TJ Friedl, it's going to be next man up for the Cincinnati Reds to begin the 2024 season. Will Benson will get plenty of reps center field, but Stuart Fairchild will see an increase in playing time as well. Don't count out an early-season call-up.
Drew Koch|
TJ Friedl's status for Opening Day is now in question following a wrist injury the Reds outfielder suffered during a Cactus League game last week. Mike Ford has done more than enough to earn a roster spot, and Friedl's injury may increase his chances.
Drew Koch|
TJ Friedl suffered a sprained wrist during a Cactus League game over the weekend, and the Cincinnati Reds centerfielder could open the season on the IL. That may force Cincinnati to add Jacob Hurtubise to the Reds Opening Day roster.
Drew Koch|
Spring training doesn't always give baseballs fans the full picture. The Cincinnati Reds have performed well during Cactus League play, but there are still some questions with Opening Day less than two weeks away.
Drew Koch|
Noelvi Marte's suspension shook up the Cincinnati Reds clubhouse. But if there's one team who's able to absorb the loss of Marte, its the Reds. Look for Christian Encarnacion-Strand to have a huge impact in 2024.
Drew Koch|
Nick Martinez is dealing with a rib injury and that could open up the possibility that Brandon Williamson could land on the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day roster.
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds have added another left-handed reliever to their bullpen after agreeing to a major league deal with Justin Wilson. The southpaw joins Brent Suter, Alex Young, and Sam Moll as the Reds now have four lefties in the bullpen.
Drew Koch|
Cincinnati Reds spring training is winding down and the team has been trimming the roster ahead of Opening Day. Cam Collier shined during MLB Spring Breakout, Connor Phillips got some encouragement from David Bell, and Luke Maile has been mashing.
Drew Koch|
The path to the NL Central Division title just got a little bit easier for the Cincinnati Reds with the Milwaukee Brewers losing Devin Williams for three months. The Reds still face a tough task against the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.
Drew Koch|
The Dylan Cease saga is over. The Chicago White Sox dealt Cease to the San Diego Padres. What might a Cease trade to the Cincinnati Reds have looked like? Which top Reds prospects would've been involved?
Drew Koch|
Connor Phillips was reassigned to minor league camp, The Cincinnati Reds top prospect will begin his 2024 season at Triple-A Louisville. Bubba Thompson was also reassigned to minor league camp.
Drew Koch|
The Dylan Cease trade rumors are heating up once again. With two weeks left before Opening Day, the latest trade proposal for the Chicago White Sox star should have Cincinnati Reds fans counting their blessings.
Drew Koch|
You may not want to hear this, Reds fans, but your greatest fear is about to be realized if Oli Marmol and the St. Louis Cardinals don't have success in 2024. Enjoy the peace and quiet in the NL Central while you can.
Drew Koch|
Did Joey Votto really think the Cincinnati Reds were going to sign him to a minor-league contract with a non-roster invite to spring training? Doing so would have put Nick Krall, David Bell, and entire Reds organization in quite the pickle.
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