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Cincinnati Reds finish weak season with worst record since 2022

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Cincinnati Reds finish weak season with worst record since 2022

Summary

The Cincinnati Reds concluded their 2026 season with a 77-85 record, marking their worst performance since 2022. Manager Terry Francona emphasized the need for the team to 'get tougher' as they struggled in various aspects, including leading the National League in strikeouts and allowing the most walks in Major League Baseball. The Reds scored the fewest runs in the NL and had a pitching staff that ranked near the bottom in ERA. The team grapples with significant challenges heading into the offseason, uncertain about its roster due to potential labor changes affecting free agency.

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By the Numbers

•Reds posted a final record of 77-85, worst since 2022.
•Team led NL in strikeouts and walked the most batters in MLB.
•Reds scored the fewest runs in the National League.
•Cincinnati's pitching staff finished with a 4.83 ERA, ranking 28th in MLB.
•Manager Francona calls for greater toughness and improvement across all phases.

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11:01 AMYahoo Sports — 'We have to get tougher.' Reds 2026 numbers tell story of weak season

What they're saying

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Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona's message to his last-place team heading to the offseason: "We have to get tougher." These numbers back him up.
— Yahoo Sports

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