Elite run prevention is keeping the Reds alive early this season
It wouldn't hurt for the offense to step up a bit.
Elite run prevention is keeping the Reds alive early this season originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . A lot of eyes were on the Cincinnati Reds at the start of the 2026 season.
They were able to sneak into the postseason last year and have visions of doing the same again this year. They signed Eugenio Suarez during the offseason, providing more of an offensive boost for the club. And while the batting average might not be where it needs to be, he does have two home runs and seven runs batted in going into Wednesday's matchup.
The one who has stepped up early into the new season has been Sal Stewart. He leads the club with a . 351 average, .
468 OPS, and 13 hits. MORE: Reds bring versatile catcher-infielder to MLB for first time since 2022 Cubs Elite run prevention is keeping the Reds alive early this season Stewart has been a major help to the team, sitting atop the NL Central with an 8-3 record. However, it is hard to ignore what the pitching staff has done up until this point.