The Reds made the postseason last year and have eyes of getting back there. Eugenio Suárez returns to Cincinnati after a 49-homer season to give Elly De La Cruz real lineup protection for the first time. Matt McLain needs a bounce-back year after struggling offensively coming off shoulder surgery. Sal Stewart and Ke'Bryan Hayes round out an infield with upside everywhere.

The rotation of Hunter Greene, Andrew Abbott, Nick Lodolo, and Brady Singer has legitimate top-of-the-league potential, and then there's a wide-open fifth starter battle between Rhett Lowder, Chase Burns, and Brandon Williamson that could shape the entire season. We break down the outfield questions, whether this bullpen can hold up, and if this is finally the year Cincinnati puts it all together in the NL Central.

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