Reds Report:Reds have tough questions to answer to avoid another lost season in 2025

The Cincinnati Reds must learn the right lessons from failed 2024 season before making fixes into critical 2025 or risk larger failure of rebuild. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [Read in browser]( Reds Report Fri Sep 20 2024 [Reds have tough questions to answer to avoid another lost season in 2025]( [Cincinnati Reds Manager David Bell looks out of the dugout in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in their MLB baseball game on Friday, July 19, 2019, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.]( The Cincinnati Reds must learn the right lessons from failed 2024 season before making fixes into critical 2025 or risk larger failure of rebuild. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Cincinnati Reds left fielder Spencer Steer (7) misses the ball while taking a swing in the first inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.]( [The Reds are eliminated from the playoff race with loss to the Braves]( The Braves and Reds have both dealt with a lot of injuries. But while the Braves are playing meaningful baseball, the Reds' playoff hopes are gone. [READ MORE]( [Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jakob Junis (47) throws a pitch in the second inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati.]( [Photos from Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves game]( Cincinnati Reds take on the Atlanta Braves at Great American Ball Park. [READ MORE]( [Sep 11, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brandon Williamson (55) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium.]( [Breaking: Tommy John surgery for Reds LHP Brandon Williamson]( Cincinnati Reds LHP Brandon Williamson spent most of the season on the IL with a shoulder injury. Now Tommy John surgery likely will cost him 2025. [READ MORE]( [Pete Alonso of the New York Mets poses in the dugout with teammates after hitting a three-run home run.]( [Why Mets fans cheered when Spencer Steer homered last night]( During Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals, the New York Mets were rooting for the Cincinnati Reds to beat the Atlanta Braves. [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](