Fansided · May 8, 2020
Cincinnati Reds news: Payroll could be slashed during 2021 season
CINCINNATI, OH - APRIL 14: Cincinnati Reds general manager Dick Williams (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dick Williams
After a record-breaking spending spree last offseason, the delayed 2020 season may cause the Cincinnati Reds to cut payroll in 2021.
According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, at least one ownership group has already instructed its front office to cut payroll for the 2021 season. This should be expected, as the coronavirus pandemic has caused Major League Baseball to hit the pause button, causing a loss of revenue for every major league club. It’s a good bet that the Cincinnati Reds would cut payroll in 2021 as well.