RISING: Juan Brito & Hector Rodriguez IGNITE Fresh Optimism Among Reds Fans for 2027

Cincinnati Reds’ season ends in disappointment, but Juan Brito leads an interesting group of players to watch for 2027. Can these under-the-radar names shake up a Reds lineup in need of all the help it can get? Jeff and Steve debate which young talent deserves a real shot as Matt McLain’s struggles and Ke'Bryan Hayes’ historically rough year put their futures in question. Who survives a wide-open battle for playing time if Brito outperforms expectations and Oswaldo Cabrera’s versatility becomes an asset? Intrigue deepens with Hector Rodriguez and Carlos Jorge pushing for bigger roles, while iconic moves at the trade deadline come under fire. The episode also tackles what it’s truly worth to witness a Reds World Series win—would you pay $20,000 for the experience? Don’t miss the honest assessments and fiery opinions as the Cincinnati Reds face a pivotal offseason and fans dream of the next championship run. 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 Twitter 00:00 – Reds 2026 Intriguing Players 09:42 – Ke'Bryan Hayes & Matt McLain Debate 21:37 – World Series Fan Cost Discussion Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 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,corp KALSHI For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL 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.