Cincinnati Reds Reach 8 Contract Deals for 2026 | Stephenson & Ashcraft to Arbitration

Nick Kirby and Mike Hart break down the Cincinnati Reds’ eight contract agreements to avoid arbitration, including deals for Gavin Lux, Spencer Steer, Will Benson, Nick Lodolo, Tony Santillan, Matt McLain, Brady Singer, and TJ Friedl. They also dive into the two players likely headed for arbitration — Tyler Stephenson and Graham Ashcraft — and what those cases could mean for the Reds moving forward. Plus, the guys discuss the possibility of trading Brady Singer and tackle other key Reds roster questions.   Go to https://www.OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their End of Season Sale. And use promo code CHATTERBOX at checkout for an extra $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. Thanks to Omaha Steaks for sponsoring us!   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb7ScEinjwM      OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  Chatterbox Bearcats: https://chatterboxbearcats.podbean.com/  The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr    DSC Commodities: https://deepsouthcommodities.com/  CALL OR TEXT 988 FOR HELP DAY OR NIGHT: https://mantherapy.org