The Cincinnati Reds are off to the worst start to a season by any MLB team in more than 30 years, losing 22 of their first 25 games.
There is a multitude of reasons for the club’s historically poor start. Ownership cut player payroll in the offseason, leading to several popular players departing in trades. There are a league-high 15 players on the Injured List, crushing depth in all areas of the roster. And the Reds just haven’t played well at all.
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The Reds completed a 0-6 road trip through Colorado and Milwaukee, and they were outscored 57-20.