IMPRESSIVE: Cincinnati Reds’ Juan Brito ENTERS Second Base Debate, Elly De La Cruz Delivers FIRE

Juan Brito sparks hope for the Cincinnati Reds’ future, delivering a red-hot slash line and making a strong case for the more playing time next season. Elly De La Cruz’s late-season offensive surge continues to shine, but does his dip in stolen bases suggest a shift in approach or lingering fatigue? Steve and Jeff debate how the Reds could reshape their’ lineup and question whether Sal Stewart’s recent production is being overlooked.The spotlight shifts to Andrew Abbott’s troubling decline, with concerns over his ballooning walk rate and diminishing ability to miss bats. Can the Reds still rely on him as a rotation mainstay? The catching corps also comes under fire as Tyler Stephenson’s supposed successors look like huge weaknesses—will the front office secure Stephenson with a qualifying offer, or risk a major setback behind the plate? Don’t miss the sharpest analysis of the Reds’ challenges and the crucial decisions looming this offseason.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 Twitter00:00 Juan Brito Breakout, Lineup Shines10:24 Andrew Abbott Concerns Deepen23:04 Reds Catcher Depth CrisisSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware.  Protect yourself now.StanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings. Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase.  Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball.Clutch ParlaysGo to https://ClutchParlays.com today and use code LOCKEDON for your first month free on a monthly plan. Pick Smarter. Parlay Sharper.5-Hour ENERGYGet candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or AmazonKALSHIFor a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelMake this Your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Get $350 in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days.  Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMFANDUEL 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 pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.