Cincinnati Reds fans aren’t imagining it. There’s a specific kind of dread that hits when you’re trying to talk yourself into a season and a contender across the sport is enjoying yet another luxurious offseason.
Kyle Tucker landing with the Los Angeles Dodgers is the latest “are you serious?” moment. It serves as another reminder that some franchises operate with a margin for error the rest of the league simply doesn’t get. And in Cincinnati, that gap feels baked in.
The Reds aren’t even doing the “hopeless rebuild” thing anymore. There’s real talent there with a path to being competitive.