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The Cincinnati Reds are loaded with high-leverage options, but the long-relief role in the bullpen is up for grabs. Long-term farmhand Lyon Richardson is perfectly poised to take advantage of the opportunity.
Abigail Miskowiec|
The Cincinnati Reds don't have a long reliever in the bullpen, but Brandon Williamson could take on that challenge in 2026.
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds are giving Noelvi Marte a long runway in right field, but the contingency plan is more patchwork than solution.
Tremayne Person|
The Cincinnati Reds are intent at working out Eugenio Suarez at first base despite the fact that there is little to gain and a lot to lose by putting him at an unfamiliar position.
Stephen Parello|
The Cincinnati Reds’ best lineup upgrades aren’t always flashy. Lowe’s mindset could be the difference between hot streaks and sustainable offense.
Tremayne Person|
Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart wants NL Rookie of the Year, but the NL Central won’t make it easy. Konnor Griffin and JJ Wetherholt could turn the race into a rivalry fight.
Tremayne Person|
Will Benson has had an up-and-down career with the Cincinnati Reds, but manager Terry Francona's vote of confidence has shifted the pressure from him to JJ Bleday.
Abigail Miskowiec|
There's a lot of pressure centered around several Cincinnati Reds players during spring training. Can they meet the hype?
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds have high expectations for the 2026 season and will send Chase Burns to the mound for the spring opener against the Cleveland Guardians.
Drew Koch|
Cincinnati Reds reliever Sam Moll is one player with a lot to prove this spring. If he can't, it's likely he'll be out of job before Opening Day.
Drew Koch|
As Chase Burns seeks to win the Cincinnati Reds' fifth starter job in spring training, his fiery personality is coming to the forefront, which will give the rotation an added edge in 2026.
Stephen Parello|
The Cincinnati Reds have a plethora of talented young arms competing for the fifth starter spot, and Brandon Williamson believes it is the best spring training battle in MLB.
Stephen Parello|
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona will embrace Major League Baseball's new ABS technology, but not every player will be permitted to use it.
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs have been rivals for quite some time, but Tony Santillan may have kicked it up a notch.
Drew Koch|
Chase Burns will be the Cincinnati Reds starter for the Cactus League opener against the Cleveland Guardians, but Brandon Williamson and Julian Aguiar will pitch too.
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds finally have bullpen depth that bites, and Emilio Pagán’s praise of Connor Phillips reads like a warning label for the ninth inning.
Tremayne Person|
With Nathaniel Lowe signed to serve as a reserve infielder, who will win the Cincinnati Reds' final roster spot between JJ Bleday and Will Benson?
Brandon Glick|
Noelvi Marte proved a rebound season can change everything. The Cincinnati Reds need Chase Petty to deliver his own redemption arc in 2026.
Tremayne Person|
Reds rumors got loud enough that Bryce Harper expected Kyle Schwarber to land in Cincinnati. Unfortunately, the Cincinnati Reds' efforts came up short.
Tremayne Person|
In maximizing Sal Stewart's versatility with second base reps this spring, the Cincinnati Reds could be forging an eventual path for top prospect Cam Collier at first base.
Stephen Parello|
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