BREAKING: Cincinnati Reds TRANSFORM Pitching Staff With Zack Littell | Reds GALVANIZE Pitching Staff

Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds

Locked On Podcast Network, Jeff Carr, Steven Offenbaker

July 31, 202529 min
Baseball

BREAKING: Cincinnati Reds TRANSFORM Pitching Staff With Zack Littell | Reds GALVANIZE Pitching Staff

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The Cincinnati Reds bolster their rotation with Zack Littell acquisition from the Tampa Bay Rays. This strategic move addresses pitching depth concerns and impacts the team's playoff push. Jeff Carr and Reds Postcast host Tim Daniel analyze Littell's performance, highlighting his league-leading walk percentage despite allowing homers. They explore how this trade affects Chase Burns' role, potentially shifting him to the bullpen for high-leverage situations. Could Stephen Kwan be the next target? The hosts speculate on a possible trade with the Cleveland Guardians, discussing how Kwan's on-base skills and defense could elevate the outfield. Nick Krall's deadline strategy comes under scrutiny as Jeff and Tim debate the GM's moves and their implications for the Cincinnati Reds' future. Uncover the full analysis of these crucial roster decisions and their impact on the Cincinnati Reds' season – listen now!

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