After posting a losing record from 2014 to 2019, the Reds moved closer to a competitive team in the NL Central with back-to-back winnings seasons (31-29 and 83-79). They slipped into the postseason in 2019, giving Cincinnati four playoff berths over the past 11 years. The Reds have five World Series titles (1919, 1940, 1975, 1976, and 1990) in their eight chances in the big dance.
Cincy ranked 20th in ERA (4.40), with more weakness in their bullpen (4.99 ERA – 27th). Their relievers had 28 wins, 26 losses, and 33 saves. The Reds climbed to ninth in runs (786) and sixth in home runs (222), but they finished last in the majors in stolen bases (36) while being caught 24 times.
Their most significant loss in the offseason was OF Nick Castellanos, who remains a free agent. RP Michael Lorenzen signed with the Angels. Cincinnati didn’t bring back 3B Asdrubal Cabrera, RP Brad Brach, and RP Mychal Givens. The only two minor additions were C Andrew Knapp and 1B Jake Bauers.
