After Ke'Bryan Hayes’s Dismal Night, Should the Cincinnati Reds FINALLY Make a Move?

Cincinnati Reds face lineup crisis as Ke'Bryan Hayes’ struggles drain offensive momentum and roster moves shake up the clubhouse. Can the Reds' promising pitching staff, anchored by Rhett Louder, keep them in contention while the front office searches for answers at third base and catcher? Steven Offenbaker and Tim Daniel break down Brady Singer’s rough outing and the resilience of a taxed bullpen. Hot topics include P.J. Higgins stepping in for injured Jose Trevino, the shocking DFA of Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and the growing calls for Noelvi Marte and Rece Hinds to earn MLB spots. Plus, hear bold takes on new City Connect jerseys, strategic bullpen usage, and whether the Reds have the depth to weather early season adversity. With Terry Francona’s management and Nick Krall’s roster decisions under the microscope, every game against the Miami Marlins and upcoming Los Angeles Angels series carries long term implications for Cincinnati. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On Reds community: https://lockedonreds.supercast.com BOOKMARK Sports Illustrated’s Cincinnati Reds site, Cincinnati Reds Talk! https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/ - Also follow @jefffcarr and @soffenbaker on Twitter Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) #Reds #CincinnatiReds #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.