# REVEALED: CINCINNATI REDS 2026 Collapse—Did Terry Francona’s DECISIONS Make Or Break The Team? | Cincinnati Reds Podcast

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Published: 2026-09-30T09:04:15+00:00
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Cincinnati Reds’ front office stands firm behind Terry Francona after a brutal 75-87 finish—does the Hall of Fame manager still have the spark to turn the young core into contenders in 2027? Steven Offenbaker spotlights Elly De La Cruz’s electrifying 30-30 season, Sal Stewart’s Rookie of the Year-worthy breakout, and Chase Burns’ emergence as ace—but questions linger about Francona’s hesitation to change lineups and reliance on struggling veterans like TJ Friedl and Ke'Bryan Hayes. Key talking points include the Reds’ offensive collapse, injuries derailing the rotation featuring Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo, and bullpen fatigue. Can Francona create defined roles, push Nick Krall for real outfield upgrades, and adapt his style to maximize talent like Noelvi Marte and Matt McLain? The show wraps with a no-nonsense evaluation of Francona’s 2026 performance, grading him a solid C—setting the stage for a pivotal 2027 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati Reds, Reds 2026 season, Terry Francona, Reds manager, Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart, Chase Burns, TJ Friedl, Nick Krall, Reds news, Reds rumors, Cincinnati Reds podcast, MLB rumors, Reds outfield, Reds injuries, Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Andrew Abbott, Tony Santillan, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Matt McLain 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 Sp…

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