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March 17, 2026

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The Cincinnati Reds are feeling the pressure as they finalize their roster for Opening Day, highlighted by Matt McLain's recent performance that raises the stakes for a potential contract extension. With less than a week left in Spring Training, roster cuts have all but confirmed that Dane Myers and Sam Moll will secure their spots, but critical battles continue to unfold, particularly for bench roles. Spencer Steer is emerging as a versatile player, ready to fill multiple positions, while Chase Burns is still on the fence for the Opening Day roster as the team navigates his readiness for a starter's workload. Meanwhile, Eugenio Suárez shines on the international stage, homering in Venezuela's semifinal victory over Italy, reminding us of the talent that extends beyond the Reds' camp.

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Matt McLain just solved one Reds problem but created another one

Matt McLain just solved one Reds problem but created another one

The Cincinnati Reds have discovered who'll hit in front of Elly De La Cruz to open the 2026 season. Now the question is, should the Reds sign Matt McLain to a new deal?

Reds latest roster cuts quietly reveal Opening Day direction

Reds latest roster cuts quietly reveal Opening Day direction

It was always assumed that Dane Myers and Sam Moll were going to be part of the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day roster, but the latest roster cuts all but confirmed it.

Stakes rising in Reds camp as key roster battles come down to the wire

Stakes rising in Reds camp as key roster battles come down to the wire

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- With less than a week until the Reds pull up stakes on Sunday and head out of Spring Training, they are getting quite close to having a 26-man roster figured out.

Suárez homers in Venezuela's semifinal win over Italy

Suárez homers in Venezuela's semifinal win over Italy

MIAMI -- Outside, it was one of those relentless South Florida rains. But still, the hundreds of Venezuelan baseball fans who remained long after the last pitch of the World Baseball Classic semifinals had been thrown were in ecstasy. Thoroughly soaked but swept up in the moment, they sang, danced,

The bench bat battle on the Cincinnati Reds roster

The bench bat battle on the Cincinnati Reds roster

This is a Spencer Steer story, really. Steer, Cincinnati’s most recent 1B, is now a guy who’s slated to play defense all over the place in 2026. In many ways, he’s expected to be one part his former self and another part what Gavin Lux was last year, albeit with (hopefully) improved defense throughout the […]

Chase Burns: Not yet locked in for Opening Day

Chase Burns: Not yet locked in for Opening Day

The Reds could elect to hold Burns off the Opening Day roster to ensure he has enough time to ramp up to a starter's workload, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.