# LOYALTY: Cincinnati Reds MUST BENCH Ke'Bryan Hayes and TJ Friedl to SPARK Offense Now

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Podcast: [Locked On Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-reds-daily-podcast-on-the-cincinnati-reds-810783)
Published: 2026-05-13T07:00:00+00:00
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Cincinnati Reds’ playoff ambitions are on shaky ground as Terry Francona’s loyalty-driven lineup decisions spark controversy. Can the Reds afford to keep running out Ke'Bryan Hayes and TJ Friedl despite their season-long struggles?

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