Rebuild. Reload. Roster renovation.
However you want to label it, the Cincinnati Reds’ vision is clear: they’re looking to the future and specifically the near future.
The Redlegs finally gave in last season, submitting to the inevitable rebuild that had haunted them since former manager Dusty Baker had three 90+ win seasons in a four-year span from 2010-13 … but were bounced in the first round of the playoffs in both of their postseason appearances.
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In-season trades of No. 1 and 2 starters Johnny Cueto and Mike Leake last season put the final stamp of approval on the rebuild that began the offseason prior with trades of another starting pitching duo, Mat Latos and Alfredo Simon.