Fansided · Dec 22, 2025
Way-too-early Reds’ mock draft signals Cincinnati is done ignoring this massive need
Texas A&M Aggies left fielder Caden Sorrell (13) attempts a diving catch | Steven Branscombe-Imagn ImagesThe first 2026 MLB mock draft of the offseason — courtesy of MLB Pipeline — brings a necessary item to the forefront for the Cincinnati Reds. Despite cries from the fanbase for years, the Reds scouts and front office have continually refused to address the team's need for a talented outfield bat. MLB.com's Jim Callis believes the Reds will finally fix that oversight.
Technically the Reds snuck into the lottery and will pick 18th in the 2026 MLB Draft. Callis' early-offseason assumption is that Cincinnati will take Texas A&M outfielder Caden Sorrell with their first-round pick next July.