The rebuild that should’ve never been a rebuild is in full swing. Guess what kids? When the bullpen does its job, the Cincinnati Reds win games. When the bullpen doesn’t, the Cincinnati Reds do not win games.
2014 Reds Bullpen: 31 Losses
2015 Reds Bullpen: 31 Losses
The first week was a success because the bullpen did its job, except for the Grand Slam off J.J. Hoover that worked into the Reds only loss of the week. So the Cincinnati Reds sit atop the NL Central standings at 5-1, yes 5-1 and in first place.