Cincinnati Reds Reach 8 Contract Deals for 2026 | Stephenson & Ashcraft to Arbitration

Nick Kirby and Mike Hart break down the Cincinnati Reds’ eight contract agreements to avoid arbitration, including deals for Gavin Lux, Spencer Steer, Will Benson, Nick Lodolo, Tony Santillan, Matt McLain, Brady Singer, and TJ Friedl. They also dive into the two players likely headed for arbitration — Tyler Stephenson and Graham Ashcraft — and what those cases could mean for the Reds moving forward. Plus, the guys discuss the possibility of trading Brady Singer and tackle other key Reds roster questions.

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