Reds assess young talent in final part of talent review series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds continue to evaluate their roster's potential, highlighting players Elly De La Cruz and Chase Burns in the third installment of a series. The two players collectively contributed over 10 WAR while taking up around 1% of the team's payroll in 2026. Comparisons are drawn to past teams with similar player success, including the 2019 White Sox and 2000 Brewers, as insights into the development of young talent are discussed. The analysis suggests that the emerging talent could play a significant role in the team's future competitiveness. The full implications of this evaluation will unfold as the team navigates its offseason strategies and player acquisitions.
- •Elly De La Cruz and Chase Burns combined for over 10 WAR in 2026.
- •They made up roughly 1% of the Reds' overall payroll.
- •The series compares the Reds to historical teams with young talent.
- •Insights focus on player development and team future direction.
- •Evaluations could influence offseason strategies for the Reds.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Elly, Chase, and Expectations – Part 3
"Today’s article is the final of a 3-part series, broadly investigating expected results for a team that can boast the kind of young talent that the Reds have in Elly De La Cruz and Chase Burns, who combined for over 10 WAR and made up roughly 1% of the team’s overall payroll. We’ll start by […]
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