Elly De La Cruz HR total and other Cincinnati Reds 2026 Bold Predictions

Wondering just how good the Cincinnati Reds are this year with the re-acquisition of Eugenio Suárez, a full season of Sal Stewart and the renewed health and vigor of Elly De La Cruz? Wonder how Hunter Greene will be after having those bone chips removed a few weeks ago? How much of a load the Reds reputed starting pitching depth will have to carry – and whether it’s up to the task?

Just where does this team fit competitively across the roster and across the league? If you’ve got questions like that, we’ve got answers. All of them.

Just ask us. Enquirer columnist Jason Williams and Reds writers Gordon Wittenmyer and Pat Brennan tell you right here, right now, how it’s all going to play out this season for manager Terry Francona’s high-expectations Reds. Their Bold Predictions for the 2026 season: How many wins for the Reds this season, and where does it land them in the National League Central?

Brennan : 85 wins, third place. Cubs and Brewers are still the class of the division and will go to the postseason. And the Phillies edge out the Reds for the final wild-card spot despite the Reds winning more games than last year.