Locked On Reds

Cincinnati Reds face pivotal expectations as Sal Stewart emerges as a breakout candidate for NL Rookie of the Year. Will Stewart’s offseason transformation and positional versatility ignite the team’s postseason dreams, or signal concerns if he ranks too high among top producers? Jeff Carr and Steven Offenbaker scrutinize Stewart’s projections, weigh Matt McLain, Noelvi Marte, and Tyler Stephenson’s vital roles, and debate how Terry Francona navigates the Reds’ lineup shuffle.   Spring training chaos reigns as new pitching innovations like Chase Petty’s “kick change” raise questions about the league’s evolving pitching landscape. The hosts discuss the Reds’ deep starting rotation and how fun Spring Training would be moving Elly De La Cruz to the outfield here and there. Key storylines also include Spencer Steer’s utility potential, Eugenio Suarez’s defensive reps, and the looming impact of World Baseball Classic roster preparations. Is Cincinnati finally poised to be a pitching powerhouse?   Follow & Subs