Is the Cincinnati Reds Offense in CRISIS Despite Sal Stewart’s Early SEASON Heroics?

Cincinnati Reds launch into City Connect 2.0 weekend as Sal Stewart torches Miami with a red-hot streak, fueling a 5-2 road trip and igniting hopes for a powerful offense. Can Chase Burns and Andrew Abbott keep the momentum going with the Los Angeles Angels heading to Great American Ball Park and the all-red uniforms making their debut? Steven Offenbaker breaks down Sal Stewart’s breakout, the outfield’s ongoing inconsistencies, and tough questions around Ke'Bryan Hayes’ role in the lineup. Key topics include Rhett Lowder’s first rough outing, the Reds’ catcher depth concerns with Tyler Stephenson’s future in question, and whether Eugenio Suárez or Hayes deserves everyday reps. Plus, enjoy a first look at the new City Connect uniforms, a preview of must-win pitching matchups, and the critical importance of banking wins before a brutal September stretch. Can Terry Francona maximize the lineup’s firepower before adversity sets in? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the Locked On Reds community: https://lockedonreds.supercast.com BOOKMARK Sports Illustrated’s Cincinnati Reds site, Cincinnati Reds Talk! https://www.si.com/mlb/reds/ - Also follow @jefffcarr and @soffenbaker on Twitter Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! #Reds #CincinnatiReds #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.