Cincinnati Reds: Who would be the 26th player on the roster?

Next season, Major League Baseball will allow 26 players per team rather than 25. How would this affect the Cincinnati Reds roster if the rule were implemented this year?

Major League Baseball is instituting some rule changes both this season and next. Most changes this year surround the All-Star festivities and the trade deadline, while next year’s change revolve around roster construction. How might those rules have affected the Cincinnati Reds if they were implemented this season?

First, before we delve into the potential roster implications in this fictitious scenario, let’s see what next year’s league rules will be. First, there will be a three batter minimum for every pitcher.…