The Cincinnati Reds received some surprise contributions from a number of young players in 2025. It's doubtful that anyone expected the likes of Sal Stewart, Chase Burns, or Noelvi Marte to have the type of impact they did this past season.
But while Cincinnati received some help from some unexpected sources in 2025, there were also a handful of players who failed to live up to the hype. Which three Reds players struggled mightily in 2025 and must bounce back in 2026?
3 Reds players must bounce back fast after disastrous 2025 season
Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Reds infielder
The last time Reds fans saw Christian Encarnacion-Strand on a Major League diamond was all the way back on July 8.