Cincinnati Reds struggle amid injuries and poor performance in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds sit in last place in the National League Central, facing tough challenges with injuries and inconsistent play. They have a -39 run differential through 59 games and have gone 10-18 over their last 28 contests. Key players like Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene will miss at least four more weeks, hindering any playoff aspirations. The team's upcoming trade season looks limited due to underperforming assets, particularly in the bullpen and among potential rental players. It remains unclear how the Reds will approach the trade deadline.
- •Reds are in fifth place in the NL Central with a -39 run differential.
- •Elly De La Cruz and Hunter Greene are sidelined for at least four weeks.
- •Cincinnati has gone 10-18 in their last 28 games.
- •The trade season poses challenges due to underperforming players.
- •Emilio Pagán and Eugenio Suárez are among players impacted by injuries.
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"Injuries and underperformance have them between a rock and a hard place.
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