The Cincinnati Reds are relying on their farm system to push them back into playoff contention whether that’s in a couple of years or it requires an even longer rebuild.
Some of that has already started at the Major League level. Jonathan India and Tyler Stephenson quickly carved out big roles as rookies in 2021. This year, it’s been an opportunity for rookie starters Nick Lodolo, Hunter Greene and Graham Ashcraft to learn how to pitch in the big leagues together.
After acquiring 10 prospects at the trade deadline, including three ranked inside of Baseball America’s top-100 list, the Reds hope that will speed up the rebuild and reshape the roster with more upside.