Reds bullpen uncertainty makes one extension idea suddenly intriguing

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Tony Santillan (64) throws a pitch in the eighth inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. The Reds won, 2-1. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesWhile the Cincinnati Reds did a decent job shoring up the bullpen over the winter with low-cost options, the long-term stability of the unit is open for debate. Re-signing Emilio Pagán was the most impactful move, while the acquisitions of Brock Burke and Caleb Ferguson brought necessary left-handed depth into the fold.

However, when compared to the starting…