Cincinnati Reds
Within the reviewed sample, Cincinnati showed high-scoring upside and effective inherited-runner relief, while Brady Singer's starts varied sharply in runs allowed.
6 reviewed games through Sep 18, 2026. This profile summarizes Upon Review's reviewed sample, not every games the team played.
What we keep seeing
Power and reach-base production both surfaced
StrongCincinnati's reviewed offensive output included a four-run inning powered by two home runs, a 12-run game with 14 hits, and a four-times-on-base performance from Elly De La Cruz.
Relief work handled inherited runners
StrongIn two cited games, Cincinnati relief stranded inherited runners: four relievers stranded both runners in one game, and Luis Mey stranded two while completing 1.2 scoreless innings in another.
Singer's run prevention varied by start
StrongAcross three reviewed starts, Brady Singer allowed three earned runs over 5.2 innings, then six earned runs in five innings and seven earned runs in 3.1 innings.
Strengths
Bullpen relief stranded inherited runners
StrongCincinnati's relievers stranded both inherited runners during 3.2 hitless, scoreless innings in one cited game, while Luis Mey stranded two inherited runners and completed 1.2 scoreless innings in another.
Extra-base hits drove scoring bursts
StrongJuan Brito and Hector Rodriguez homered during a four-run inning against San Diego, and Elly De La Cruz later supplied a home run and a go-ahead double while driving in four runs against Milwaukee.
Weaknesses
Singer's cited starts included walks and runs
StrongIn two reviewed starts, Brady Singer allowed six earned runs with six walks and seven earned runs with four walks; the latter outing ended after 3.1 innings without a strikeout.
Opponent plan
ModerateDeny
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Attack
Seek walks.
Avoid
We do not have enough reviewed evidence to suggest this yet.
Player spine
Elly De La Cruz
Power ThreatThinHe anchored Cincinnati's scoring bursts with two extra-base hits driving in four runs, including a two-run home run and a go-ahead two-run double.
Differences in reviewed games
Moderatehigher runs allowed later
In the two compared reviewed starts, Singer allowed three earned runs over 5.2 innings in the earlier game and seven over 3.1 innings in the later game, with no strikeouts in the latter.
What this sample cannot establish
Reviewed games
vs Chicago Cubs
Sep 18, 2026 · MLB
The Dodgers spent four innings taking Cincinnati's options off the board
Sep 17, 2026 · MLB · Los Angeles Dodgers · 2-8
vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Sep 14, 2026 · MLB
Brewers tied it in the fifth. The Reds took it right back.
Sep 6, 2026 · MLB · Milwaukee Brewers · 12-8
vs San Diego Padres
Sep 2, 2026 · MLB
vs San Francisco Giants
Aug 26, 2026 · MLB