#reds

#reds

The Reds enter the offseason likely to seek bullpen help and multiple upgrades within the lineup, but they won't have an especially lofty budget for achieving those goals. President of baseball operations Nick Krall said Tuesday that 2026's budget "will be around the same as our payroll from 2025" ( link via C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic). Cincinnati opened the 2025 season with a roughly $112MM payroll and finished around $116MM, per Cot's Contracts.

Great American Ball Park opened in 2003. The Mets made their first September visit there in 2007, then returned in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2019. Their composite won-lost mark on the banks of the Ohio in the final month of those specific seasons? A cool 15-4, including a division-clincher in 2015 and Pete Alonso's 50th home run as a rookie in 2019. Six series versus the Reds inside this month within the walls of this venue, six series wins.

Chase Burns has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a Grade 1 flexor strain, an injury that poses concerns for pitchers despite being the least severe grade.

The White Sox achieved a season-first by winning their third consecutive game with a 4-2 victory over the Reds, showcasing a significant improvement in performance.

Noelvi Marté has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, interrupting his return to form.