The Cincinnati Reds are back in the MLB postseason for the first time since 2013 in large part because of the huge contributions from the organization's young stars. Players like Elly De La Cruz, Hunter Greene, and Andrew Abbott — all of whom have been to the All-Star Game in recent years — have been key to the Reds' success in 2025.
But several veterans have helped steer the ship this season. Adding an experienced manager like Terry Francona certainly had a positive influence in Cincinnati's clubhouse, but the grizzled veterans have added addition leadership on the field.