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The Cincinnati Reds finish the 2026 season at 75-87, second in the NL Central, after a 5-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays behind Max Scherzer's 225th career win. The organization signs Oswaldo Cabrera to a one-year deal while evaluating a crowded pitching logjam.

Key topics include the impact of the Automated Ball-Strike system, which flipped 54% of challenged calls, and the strategic implications for players like Elly De La Cruz and Rhett Lowder. The hosts discuss roster battles for infielders and outfielders heading into the 2027 offseason.

This episode covers the Reds' season finale, the addition of Oswaldo Cabrera, the performance of JJ Bleday and Héctor Rodríguez, and predictions for the upcoming season. Listeners learn about the silver linings for non-playoff teams and the future of the Reds' rotation.

In this episode: Division Rivals and League Moves · Roster Battles and ABS Impact · Season Recap and 2027 Outlook.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/cin/2026-10-17/transcript.html

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