Bold 2026 Cincinnati Reds Predictions: Breakout Stars, Trades & October Baseball?

Craig Sandlin and Mike Hart dive into the boldest fan takes surrounding the Cincinnati Reds’ 2026 season. From Elly De La Cruz’s superstar ceiling to potential breakout players, regression candidates, and Hunter Greene’s case for Cy Young contention, no hot take is off-limits. The guys also debate MiLB prospects who could impact the big-league roster and predict the Reds’ final win total. Which fan predictions hit home—and which ones are way off base? Tune in to find out which bold takes you agree with and which ones you absolutely can’t stand.

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