Can the Cincinnati Reds win the National League Central?
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With the Major League season roughly 2 months away, do you believe the Reds have done enough to contend for the National League Central title?& Let’s dive in:The Reds finished in 4th place last season in the Central with a record of 77-85. They were without Marte for half the year, McLain all season, Friedl for many games, Luke Maile played in 53 games (yikes), Candelario played injured, Lodolo missed time, and Encarnacion-Strand nearly missed the entire year. Without counting additions this season, health alone should improve this roster by 8+ games, right?
The division is up for grabs yet again, as nobody has really stood out as a clear favorite yet. The Cubs and Brewers are the two teams above Cincinnati in NL Central odds right now according to many sites, but outside of Kyle Tucker being added to the Cubs, I’m not sure this is a good representation of rosters before the season. I wouldn’t count out this Pirates roster either.
Young talent could be a big boost for Cincinnati in 2025. Non-roster invitees to keep an eye on this Spring Training include Chase Burns, Zach Maxwell, Chase Petty, Edwin Arroyo, Cam Collier, Hector Rodriguez, and Sal Stewart. ...
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