Terry Francona told his team, "It's time." The Cincinnati Reds skipper has been effusive in the praise for his up-and-coming group, and the team has their eyes fixed on a return to the playoffs in 2026.
The baseball season is a grind, and a lot of crazy things can happen. It's doubtful that many Reds fans predicted that Alexis Diaz would be traded last season. Most fans would've taken the over if you projected Elly De La Cruz to hit just 22 home runs in 2025, right? Did you honestly expect Noelvi Marte to get more starts in the outfield than third base?