3 Cincinnati Reds who will have a tough time competing for a 40-man roster spot

3. Will it be one-and-done for Reds RHP Ryan Hendrix?

When Ryan Hendrix made his major league debut, it looked as though the Cincinnati Reds had a gem in their bullpen. However, the shine quickly wore off, Hendrix struggled throughout the remainder of the 2021 season, and after being sent down to Triple-A Louisville, the right-hander never return to the bigs.

Hendrix didn't allow a hit in his first five appearances out of the Reds bullpen. Hendrix then got shellacked on May 8th at Cleveland. He gave up three runs on three hits in just 0.2 innings of work and didn't record a punch out.

The remainder of the season saw flashes from Hendrix, but the 27-year-old couldn't maintain consistency. It seemed as though Hendrix would have a terrific outing one night, only to turn around and surrender the lead during his next appearance.

Hendrix's inconsistency could be his undoing. There are other pitchers currently on the Cincinnati Reds roster and those in the farm system who could supplant Hendrix in the bullpen. The Reds already promoted Daniel Duarte and Alexis Diaz to the 40-man roster. Brandon Bailey has an excellent chance to make the Opening Day roster if he's healthy following Tommy John surgery.

These players, and a few others, might have difficulty remaining with the Cincinnati Reds organization. A strong showing in spring training would certainly bolster their chances. We'll have to see how things unfold in the coming weeks.