Ken Rosenthal Breaks Down Why the Brewers Model Works & the Reds Doesn’t

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal takes a deep dive into the Cincinnati Reds and why the organization has struggled to replicate the sustained success of small-market teams like the Brewers. Ken explains how ownership’s reluctance to make difficult roster decisions has limited Cincinnati’s ability to continually retool, while examining the organization’s player development, international scouting and tendency to promote from within. He also discusses why the Reds could eventually face difficult decisions with Elly De La Cruz and other young stars if they aren’t signed long term. Plus, Ken explains why the franchise remains in limbo under the Castellini family and what could ultimately lead to a change in ownership.