Since the last time the Reds had a winning season (2013 for those keeping count), I’ve been telling everyone who deigned to mock our tortured fandom: “Just wait for 2018. The rebuild will be done in 2018.” Well, we made it, but guess what: There’s another long season of disappointment ahead.
Due to injuries, questionable veteran signings, and a whole bevy of promising pitchers deciding to struggle together, the Reds’ rebuild took a turn toward futility about a season ago. It still feels like the team is on the cusp of something, but what that is or when it will happen is truly anyone’s guess.