REDS POSTCAST: The Cincinnati Reds Collapse as Brandon Williamson STRUGGLES in Finale vs. Toronto

The Cincinnati Reds’ playoff hopes fade as the season ends with a 5-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Can Brandon Williamson bounce back in 2027 after a tough three-inning outing against Max Scherzer’s stellar finale? Tim Daniel spotlights standout performances from Carlos Jorge’s opposite-field hitting and Sal Stewart’s Rookie of the Year campaign, while questioning the future of the Reds’ shaky pitching rotation. Key storylines include Luis May’s misleading ERA, intrigue around emerging prospects like Hector Rodriguez, and the disappointment of missing playoff action for power duo Elly De La Cruz and Stewart. Daniel reflects on a challenging 75-87 season, offers gratitude to loyal Reds fans, and hints at potential offseason shakeups. Will Cincinnati’s young core finally end the postseason drought next year? Photo Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images 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 @TimDaniel518 on Twitter Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast . Dose Daily Ready to give your liver the support it deserves? Head to https://DoseDaily.co/LOCKEDONMLB or enter LOCKEDONMLB to get 35% off your first subscription. Aura Cybersecurity Start your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware . Protect yourself now. Gameday Mens Health Gameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that looks at the full picture before developing a treatment plan. Book your complimentary test and consult at https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=MLB&utm_network=lockedon&utm_adgroup=corp&ghl_tag=national,cor p 5-Hour ENERGY Get