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An Opening Day projection has Chase Burns as a bullpen swingman. Here’s why that logic doesn’t hold up for the Cincinnati Reds.
Tremayne Person|
Nick Castellanos was released by the Philadelphia Phillies, but rejoining the Cincinnati Reds seems quite unlikely.
Drew Koch|
Almost every single Cincinnati Reds player came into spring training healthy. The lone exception was the one player who could least afford to miss time.
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds have hooked up top prospect Alfredo Duno with the perfect mentor in Salvador Perez, and if he can improve his defense, he could get on the MLB fast-track.
Stephen Parello|
Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo was invited to be part of Team USA, but turned down the opportunity. In other Reds news, former slugger Nick Castellanos is on the chopping block and Ben Rortvedt is available (again).
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds have their leadoff hitter and the heart of their lineup figured out. But who'll bat behind Elly De La Cruz in 2026?
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds lost reliever Scott Barlow to free agency, and they'll likely be entrusting those innings to former Atlanta Braves reliever Pierce Johnson.
Brandon Glick|
The Cincinnati Reds gave Sal Stewart the perfect mentor to learn from during spring training — Eugenio Suárez.
Drew Koch|
There's always a handful of players who enter spring training with something to prove. Which three Cincinnati Reds players can't afford a quiet showing this spring?
Drew Koch|
The Boston Red Sox confirmed what everyone already assumed. Garrett Crochet will be the Opening Day starter against the Cincinnati Reds.
Drew Koch|
The Cincinnati Reds will be sending Spencer Steer to the outfield early and often this spring. Moving him off first base is certain to divide the fanbase.
Drew Koch|
Austin Hays was one of the unexpectedly hot targets on the free-agent market, and a player the Cincinnati Reds wanted to re-unite with, but that fell apart once the White Sox offered him something no one else would.
Stephen Parello|
The Cincinnati Reds are watching the Milwaukee Brewers make some odd decisions that could help pave the way for them to win the NL Central in 2026.
Drew Koch|
Pitcher Nick Martinez signed a free agent deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, but the Cincinnati Reds were always expecting his departure.
Drew Koch|
Former Cincinnati Reds fan-favorite signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves. In other Reds news, Tyler Stephenson's arbitration hearing will be held on Monday, and Joey Votto will be an in-studio analyst for NBC in 2026.
Drew Koch|
Keith Law's breakdown of Chase Petty's potential shines a light on the fact that the Cincinnati Reds would be best served by moving the youngster to the bullpen.
Stephen Parello|
The Los Angeles Dodgers swooped in and reclaimed Ben Rortvedt off waivers. His absence is a reminder of the Cincinnati Reds' lack of catching depth.
Drew Koch|
Reds president Nick Krall praised Blake Dunn's huge second half at Triple-A in 2025, but the outfielder has yet to put it together in the big leagues. Spring training may be his last chance to impress.
Abigail Miskowiec|
The Cincinnati Reds are always known for their deep farm system, and there's plenty of talent in the pipeline this spring to make some noise.
Stephen Parello|
Nick Krall's comments about Noelvi Marte getting a chance in center field during spring training could prove to be a game-changer for the Cincinnati Reds.
Stephen Parello|
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