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Edwin Arroyo hit .529 OPS in 160 PA for the 2026 Reds, but he mashed Triple-A (.891 OPS, 15 HR). With McLain and Hayes likely holding 2B/3B, he's probably headed back to Louisville. Patience, not panic. ⏳

Where Edwin Arroyo fits into the Cincinnati Reds future (and present)

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Jim Bowden's Athletic column lists the Reds as a "fit" for free agent Randy Arozarena, projected at five years, $124M. Arozarena's right-handed bat would suit the lineup, but that ~$24.8M AAV looks well beyond Cincinnati's usual budget. 🧾

Reds get laughable Randy Arozarena suggestion from someone who should know better

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Reds were reportedly linked to Randy Arozarena by The Athletic's Jim Bowden as a possible fit this offseason. After missing on Schwarber at a reported $125M, Arozarena's 26 homers and 26 steals offer a power-bat shot at redemption. 🔥

Reds Have Chance at $125 Million Kyle Schwarber Do-Over, Sort Of

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JJ Bleday called his first Reds season "pretty average" and wants more consistency. He hit .217 with a career-high 24 homers in 133 games, but after a monster May (1.018 OPS), he managed just a .647 OPS from June 1 on. 📉

After up-and-down '26, Bleday eyes consistency with Reds

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Milwaukee is one win from sweeping both the NLCS and World Series, something no team has done since the 1976 Reds. Brewers lead Rays 3-0 with Game 4 Tuesday. The Big Red Machine's feat came when the LCS was only best-of-five. 🔒

Brewers are suddenly threatening to topple Reds' incredible 1976 postseason feat

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Former Reds World Series champ Mariano Duncan, Larkin's double-play partner on the 1990 wire-to-wire team, has been hired to Andy Green's Mets staff. His exact role is TBD, but he'll work with position players. Cincy still has coaching vacancies. 🔍

Former Reds' World Series champion lands exciting new role with the Mets

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Reds enter the offseason with lingering injuries. Tony Santillan (hip labral tear) is expected back sometime in 2027 with no firm timeline, while Julian Garcia (elbow) should be ready by spring training. 🩹

Complete list of injured Reds players and their status heading into the offseason

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Blue Jays fans are floating a buy-low look at Andrew Abbott, but it's speculation, not a deal. He slid to a 4.61 ERA over 32 starts in 2026 after a 2.87 mark in 2025. At 27 and under control for years, Cincinnati has little reason to sell cheap.

Could the Blue Jays Roll the Dice on Andrew Abbott? Is He Worth a Risk?

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With Tyler Stephenson headed for free agency, the Reds need a catcher, but one opinion says they should steer clear of Brewers star William Contreras. He's entering his final year of control, and Milwaukee has a habit of selling before value drops. 🪤

Reds would be wise to avoid Brewers’ favorite trick by staying away from William Contreras

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Reds prospects are busy in the offseason. Yerlin Confidan has a 1.097 OPS through 42 PA in the Arizona Fall League, going 7-for-12 last week with a homer. Alfredo Duno became the youngest player in Venezuela's winter league to homer this season. 🔥

Cincinnati Reds links – Arizona Fall League, Winter League standouts

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Reds' 2027 outfield may look a lot like 2026's. Bleday and Myers are likely back in platoon roles, Rodríguez needs a lefty-hitting complement, and Jorge's speed and defense could earn him a spring look. Marte remains the boom-or-bust wildcard. 🎲

Reds could have their 2027 outfield figured out sooner than expected

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Reds rotation needs help with Hunter Greene out for 2027 and Brady Singer possibly leaving. Tanner Bibee, who got just 1/3 of an inning in Cleveland's ALCS, could be a buy-low trade idea, though the Guardians say he's still core.

Reds could find a golden opportunity if Guardians give up on Tanner Bibee

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Xavier Edwards fits the Reds' need for well-rounded players, but the Marlins would reportedly demand a king's ransom. The takeaway: Cincinnati's roster needs a broad overhaul, so emptying the farm for one non-All-Star is too steep a gamble. 💸

Reds' dream trade for Xavier Edwards comes with a brutal reality

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Nick Lodolo's rough 2026 (4.97 ERA, 5.70 FIP over 21 starts) dented his trade value, but with one year of control left, the Reds could either bet on a bounce-back or shop him to contenders. Both paths remain open. ⚖️

Reds have two promising paths forward with Nick Lodolo this offseason

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Eugenio Suárez could return to Cincinnati on a creative, incentive-laden deal, a bargain after his down 2026. He hit 26 homers and posted a 141 wRC+ from August 1 on. The Reds would reportedly need to decline his $16M mutual option first. 💰

Reds could reunite with Eugenio Suárez on a creative free agency deal

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Eugenio Suarez's 2026 return to the Reds went sideways: a 33.9% strikeout rate, an oblique strain and August waivers. But a late 46-game run (12 HR, 141 wRC+) and 26 homers suggest he could be a free-agent bargain, with a $16MM mutual option unlikely to be exercised.

Eugenio Suarez Could Be A Bargain

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Cincinnati Reds relevance here is thin: former Reds pitcher Nick Martinez pitched well for Tampa Bay in a 3-2 World Series Game 1 loss to Milwaukee. The Brewers' bullpen held on. Game 2 is Rasmussen vs. Henderson. Ex-Red, same October stage. ⚾

World Series Game 2 - Tampa Bay Rays at Milwaukee Brewers

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Reds are being urged to hit reset and copy the Cardinals' rebuild blueprint. The opinion piece notes Bob Castellini reportedly asked "Why aren't we the Brewers?" while Nick Krall cited vetoed trades, and ownership isn't moving on from Krall. 🔧

Reds could learn a valuable lesson from the Cardinals' quick turnaround

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Royals built a Gold Glove-caliber infield entirely in-house, with all four starters named finalists, while the Reds finished with one of the league's worst defenses. Kansas City's homegrown blueprint offers Cincinnati a model, though player development under Nick Krall has been shaky. 🧤

Royals' homegrown defensive dominance has laid the blueprint for Reds' path forward

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Defense is where the Reds trail the Brewers most, and it's an area Terry Francona should own. Cincinnati ranked 27th in Defensive Runs Saved (-31) versus Milwaukee's 62, and its .985 fielding percentage trailed the Brewers' .987. Clean baseball remains a work in progress. 🧤

Reds have fallen behind Brewers in an area Terry Francona should own

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