Reds Report:Why Reds need to bring back Nick Martinez, Ty France and 3 more in '25

These are the top 5 contract decisions/players the Cincinnati Reds need to prioritize if they want to avoid another face plant and compete in 2025. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Mon Sep 16 2024 [For subscribers] [Why Reds need to bring back Nick Martinez, Ty France and 3 more in '25]( [Sep 8, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Santiago Espinal (4) is picked off at first base in the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field.]( These are the top 5 contract decisions/players the Cincinnati Reds need to prioritize if they want to avoid another face plant and compete in 2025. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Rhett Lowder #81 of the Cincinnati Reds delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on September 10, 2024.]( [How Rhett Lowder might impact Cincinnati Reds spending this winter]( Even after two inherited runners were charged to him Sunday, Cincinnati Reds rookie Rhett Lowder had a 1.74 ERA in four big-league starts. [READ MORE]( [Sep 9, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez (28) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park.]( [What might have been: Cincinnati Reds rout Minnesota Twins again]( The Cincinnati Reds are riding the best starting pitching in the majors to a 9-4 mark this month after a rout Saturday of the Twins. Their ERA: 1.71. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (21) delivers a pitch in the sixth inning of the MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.]( [Greene's live BP pushed to Tuesday by Reds, possible IL return Sunday]( Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene is expected to get two more starts this season in a return from the IL even after his final live throwing session was moved back. [READ MORE]( [Elly De La Cruz of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates his grand slam in Minnesota with third base coach J.R. House.]( [For sale: Elly's 1/1 superfractor auto that sold privately for $500K]( Topps announced that bidding is open for the Elly De La Cruz Bowman Chrome superfractor autograph, and the card has no reserve. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Time for a break! Brighten your day with one of our games. [Crosswords]( [USA TODAY Crossword]( [Our premier puzzle for crossword fans.]( [Sudoku]( [Challenge your left-brain from Easy to Expert.]( [Quick Cross]( [Our daily mini crossword is perfect for a quick brain break.]( [SEE ALL GAMES]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](