Cincinnati Reds fantasy baseball owners face critical draft decisions heading into 2026. Will Elly De La Cruz finally unlock 40-40 potential, or has his power ceiling already been reached?

Matthew breaks down the complete Reds roster with advanced metrics that reveal which players deserve your draft capital. Elly De La Cruz's improved strikeout rate and consistent batting average make him a top-four pick despite the power dip. Sal Stewart's elite 17.5% barrel rate in limited action screams breakout candidate, while Noelvi Marte's post-suspension performance suggests 25-25 upside at a discount. Hunter Greene's 99.5 mph fastball and sub-3.00 ERA demand top-12 pitcher consideration, but Andrew Abbott's ground ball concerns in Great American Ball Park raise red flags. Nick Lodolo emerges as the undervalued Reds ace with superior ground ball generation. Matt McLain's 28.9% strikeout rate and .220 average signal avoid territory.

Discover which Reds players offer championship upside and which ones will bust at their current draft cost.

0:00 Intro

4:36 Stolen base and power potential analysis

6:08 Noelvi Marte suspension and comeback season

8:09 Sal Stewart's impressive debut performance

10:11 Matt McLean and Tyler Stevenson evaluation

14:48 Tyler Stevenson's injury concerns and upside

17:21 Hunter Green's elite fastball dominance

20:24 Andrew Abbott top 36 pitcher debate

25:30 Nick Lodolo ground ball production advantage

27:02 Chase Burns rookie growing pains ahead

29:04 Christian Encarnacion-Strand sleeper potential

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