2025 Cincinnati Reds season

2025 Cincinnati Reds
2025 Cincinnati Reds
League	National League
Division	Central
Ballpark	Great American Ball Park
City	Cincinnati, Ohio
Record	0–0 (–)
Owners	Bob Castellini
General managers	Nick Krall
Managers	Terry Francona
Television	FanDuel Sports Network Ohio
Radio	WLW (700 AM); Reds Radio Network
Stats	ESPN.com ; Baseball Reference

Last updated November 08, 2024

The 2025 Cincinnati Reds season will be the 156th season for the franchise in Major League Baseball, and their 23rd at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

Off-season

New manager

On October 4th, the Reds hired Terry Francona as their manager, announcing that they agreed on a three-year contract with a club option for the 2028 season.

Francona joins the Reds and has a lifetime record of 1950-1672 over a 23-year career. Francona managed with the Philadelphia Phillies from 1997-2000, the Boston Red Sox from 2004-2011 and the Cleveland Indians / Guardians from 2013-2023. He led the Red Sox to two World Series titles, winning in 2004 and 2007. Francona is also the winningest manager in Cleveland history, earning a record of 921-757 with six post-season appearances in 11 years. He won the American League Manager of the Year award in 2013, 2016 and 2022 with the Indians/Guardians.

Francona also had a 10-year playing career and played the 1987 season with the Reds. In 102 games with Cincinnati, Francona hit .227 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 102 games. In his career, he batted .274 with 16 home runs and 143 RBI and in addition to playing with the Reds, Francona played with the Montreal Expos, Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers.^[1]

Transactions

October 2024

October 1	Activated 3B Jeimer Candelario from the 10-day injured list. Activated LHP Nick Lodolo from the 15-day injured list. Activated LHP Sam Moll from the 15-day injured list. Activated LHP Andrew Abbott from the 15-day injured list. Activated RHP Julian Aguiar from the 15-day injured list. Recalled LF Joey Wiemer from Louisville Bats. Recalled LHP Brandon Leibrandt from Louisville Bats. Recalled RHP Connor Phillips from Louisville Bats. Recalled RF Nick Martini from ACL Reds. Recalled RHP Casey Legumina from Louisville Bats. Recalled LF Jacob Hurtubise from Louisville Bats. Recalled RHP Lyon Richardson from Louisville Bats.
October 17	Signed free agent RHP Trevor Kuncl from Lancaster Stormers of Atlantic League to a minor league contract.
October 28	Activated SS Matt McLain. Activated 1B Christian Encarnacion-Strand. Designated LHP Brandon Leibrandt for assignment. Designated RF Amed Rosario for assignment.
October 30	Sent LHP Brandon Leibrandt outright to Louisville Bats.
October 31	RHP Buck Farmer elected free agency. LHP Justin Wilson elected free agency. RF Amed Rosario elected free agency.

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November 2024

November 1	RHP Nick Martinez elected free agency. C Luke Maile elected free agency. RHP Jakob Junis elected free agency. LHP Brent Suter elected free agency. RHP Christian Roa claimed by Miami Marlins off of waivers. Activated C Austin Wynns from the 60-day injured list. Activated RHP Tejay Antone from the 60-day injured list. Sent C Austin Wynns outright to Louisville Bats. Sent RHP Tejay Antone outright to Louisville Bats. Sent 1B Ty France outright to Louisville Bats. Sent RF Nick Martini outright to Louisville Bats.
November 4	Activated LHP Brandon Williamson from the 60-day injured list. Activated RHP Graham Ashcraft from the 60-day injured list. Activated CF Stuart Fairchild from the 60-day injured list.
November 6	Re-signed free agent LHP Brent Suter to a one-year, $2.5 million contract.^[3]

Source^[4]

Game log

Legend
Reds Win	Reds Loss	Game Postponed

2025 Game Log: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)

March/April: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)

#	Date	Opponent	Score	Save	Record
1	March 27	Giants	–	—	–
2	March 29	Giants	–	—	–
3	March 30	Giants	–	—	–
4	March 31	Rangers	–	—	–
5	April 1	Rangers	–	—	–
6	April 2	Rangers	–	—	–
7	April 3	@ Brewers	–	—	–
8	April 4	@ Brewers	–	—	–
9	April 5	@ Brewers	–	—	–
10	April 6	@ Brewers	–	—	–
11	April 7	@ Giants	–	—	–
12	April 8	@ Giants	–	—	–
13	April 9	@ Giants	–	—	–
14	April 11	Cubs	–	—	–
15	April 12	Cubs	–	—	–
16	April 13	Cubs	–	—	–
17	April 15	Mariners	–	—	–
18	April 16	Mariners	–	—	–
19	April 17	Mariners	–	—	–
20	April 18	@ Orioles	–	—	–
21	April 19	@ Orioles	–	—	–
22	April 20	@ Orioles	–	—	–
23	April 21	@ Marlins	–	—	–
24	April 22	@ Marlins	–	—	–
25	April 23	@ Marlins	–	—	–
26	April 25	@ Rockies	–	—	–
27	April 26	@ Rockies	–	—	–
28	April 27	@ Rockies	–	—	–
29	April 28	Cardinals	–	—	–
30	April 29	Cardinals	–	—	–
31	April 30	Cardinals	–	—	–

May: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)

#	Date	Opponent	Score	Save	Record
32	May 1	Cardinals	–	—	–
33	May 2	Nationals	–	—	–
34	May 3	Nationals	–	—	–
35	May 4	Nationals	–	—	–
36	May 5	@ Braves	–	—	–
37	May 6	@ Braves	–	—	–
38	May 7	@ Braves	–	—	–
39	May 8	@ Braves	–	—	–
40	May 9	@ Astros	–	—	–
41	May 10	@ Astros	–	—	–
42	May 11	@ Astros	–	—	–
43	May 13	White Sox	–	—	–
44	May 14	White Sox	–	—	–
45	May 15	White Sox	–	—	–
46	May 16	Guardians	–	—	–
47	May 17	Guardians	–	—	–
48	May 18	Guardians	–	—	–
49	May 19	@ Marlins	–	—	–
50	May 20	@ Marlins	–	—	–
51	May 21	@ Marlins	–	—	–
52	May 23	Cubs	–	—	–
53	May 24	Cubs	–	—	–
54	May 25	Cubs	–	—	–
55	May 26	@ Royals	–	—	–
56	May 27	@ Royals	–	—	–
57	May 28	@ Royals	–	—	–
58	May 30	@ Cubs	–	—	–
59	May 31	@ Cubs	–	—	–

June: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)

#	Date	Opponent	Score	Save	Record
60	June 1	@ Cubs	–	—	–
61	June 2	Brewers	–	—	–
62	June 3	Brewers	–	—	–
63	June 4	Brewers	–	—	–
64	June 6	Diamondbacks	–	—	–
65	June 7	Diamondbacks	–	—	–
66	June 8	Diamondbacks	–	—	–
67	June 9	@ Guardians	–	—	–
68	June 10	@ Guardians	–	—	–
69	June 11	@ Guardians	–	—	–
70	June 13	@ Tigers	–	—	–
71	June 14	@ Tigers	–	—	–
72	June 15	@ Tigers	–	—	–
73	June 17	Twins	–	—	–
74	June 18	Twins	–	—	–
75	June 19	Twins	–	—	–
76	June 20	@ Cardinals	–	—	–
77	June 21	@ Cardinals	–	—	–
78	June 22	@ Cardinals	–	—	–
79	June 23	Yankees	–	—	–
80	June 24	Yankees	–	—	–
81	June 25	Yankees	–	—	–
82	June 27	Padres	–	—	–
83	June 28	Padres	–	—	–
84	June 29	Padres	–	—	–
85	June 30	@ Red Sox	–	—	–

July: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)

#	Date	Opponent	Score	Save	Record	Streak/ box
86	July 1	@ Red Sox	–	—	–
87	July 2	@ Red Sox	–	—	–
88	July 4	@ Phillies	–	—	–
89	July 5	@ Phillies	–	—	–
90	July 6	@ Phillies	–	—	–
91	July 7	Marlins	–	—	–
92	July 8	Marlins	–	—	–
93	July 9	Marlins	–	—	–
94	July 10	Marlins	–	—	–
95	July 11	Rockies	–	—	–
96	July 12	Rockies	–	—	–
97	July 13	Rockies	–	—	–
ASG	July 15	AL @ NL	–		—	—
98	July 18	@ Mets	–	—	–
99	July 19	@ Mets	–	—	–
100	July 20	@ Mets	–	—	–
101	July 21	@ Nationals	–	—	–
102	July 22	@ Nationals	–	—	–
103	July 23	@ Nationals	–	—	–
104	July 25	Rays	–	—	–
105	July 26	Rays	–	—	–
106	July 27	Rays	–	—	–
107	July 28	Dodgers	–	—	–
108	July 29	Dodgers	–	—	–
109	July 30	Dodgers	–	—	–
110	July 31	Braves	–	—	–

August: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)

#	Date	Opponent	Score	Save	Record
111	August 1	Braves	–	—	–
112	August 2*	Braves	–	—	–
113	August 4	@ Cubs	–	—	–
114	August 5	@ Cubs	–	—	–
115	August 6	@ Cubs	–	—	–
116	August 7	@ Pirates	–	—	–
117	August 8	@ Pirates	–	—	–
118	August 9	@ Pirates	–	—	–
119	August 10	@ Pirates	–	—	–
120	August 11	Phillies	–	—	–
121	August 12	Phillies	–	—	–
122	August 13	Phillies	–	—	–
123	August 15	Brewers	–	—	–
124	August 16	Brewers	–	—	–
125	August 17	Brewers	–	—	–
126	August 18	@ Angels	–	—	–
127	August 19	@ Angels	–	—	–
128	August 20	@ Angels	–	—	–
129	August 22	@ Diamondbacks	–	—	–
130	August 23	@ Diamondbacks	–	—	–
131	August 24	@ Diamondbacks	–	—	–
132	August 25	@ Dodgers	–	—	–
133	August 26	@ Dodgers	–	—	–
134	August 27	@ Dodgers	–	—	–
135	August 29	Cardinals	–	—	–
136	August 30	Cardinals	–	—	–
137	August 31	Cardinals	–	—	–
*August 2 game played at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee

September: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)

#	Date	Opponent	Score	Save	Record
138	September 1	Blue Jays	–	—	–
139	September 2	Blue Jays	–	—	–
140	September 3	Blue Jays	–	—	–
141	September 5	Mets	–	—	–
142	September 6	Mets	–	—	–
143	September 7	Mets	–	—	–
144	September 8	@ Padres	–	—	–
145	September 9	@ Padres	–	—	–
146	September 10	@ Padres	–	—	–
147	September 12	@ Athletics	–	—	–
148	September 13	@ Athletics	–	—	–
149	September 14	@ Athletics	–	—	–
150	September 15	@ Cardinals	–	—	–
151	September 16	@ Cardinals	–	—	–
152	September 17	@ Cardinals	–	—	–
153	September 18	Cubs	–	—	–
154	September 19	Cubs	–	—	–
155	September 20	Cubs	–	—	–
156	September 21	Cubs	–	—	–
157	September 23	Pirates	–	—	–
158	September 24	Pirates	–	—	–
159	September 25	Pirates	–	—	–
160	September 26	@ Brewers	–	—	–
161	September 27	@ Brewers	–	—	–
162	September 28	@ Brewers	–	—	–

Roster

40-man roster

Non-roster invitees

Coaches/Other

Pitchers

Catchers

37 Tyler Stephenson

Infielders

Outfielders

Manager

77 Terry Francona

Coaches

92 Kyle Arnsberg (assistant coach)
54 Collin Cowgill (first base)
91 Jose Duarte (bullpen catcher)
56 J. R. House (third base/catching)
36 Derek Johnson (director of pitching)
88 Alon Leichman (assistant pitching)
90 Matt Tracy (bullpen)
-- Chris Valaika (hitting)

36 active, 0 inactive, 0 non-roster invitees

7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list
* Not on active roster
^† Suspended list
Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated November 4, 2024
Transactions • Depth chart
→ All MLB rosters

Farm system

Level	Team	League
AAA	Louisville Bats	International League
AA	Chattanooga Lookouts	Southern League
High-A	Dayton Dragons	Midwest League
Low-A	Daytona Tortugas	Florida State League
Rookie	ACL Reds	Arizona Complex League
Foreign Rookie	DSL Reds	Dominican Summer League

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References

↑ "Reds give Francona 3-year deal to be new manager". Major League Baseball. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
↑ "Transactions". MLB.com. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
↑ Sheldon, Mark. "Reds bring back versatile Suter on one-year contract". MLB.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
↑ "Transactions". MLB.com. Retrieved November 5, 2024.

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[1] "Reds give Francona 3-year deal to be new manager". Major League Baseball. Retrieved October 5, 2024.

[2] "Transactions". MLB.com. Retrieved November 5, 2024.

[3] Sheldon, Mark. "Reds bring back versatile Suter on one-year contract". MLB.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.

[4] "Transactions". MLB.com. Retrieved November 5, 2024.

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