When you think of the top teams in the NL Central, the usual names are the Cardinals and Brewers. When the Pirates started hot in 2023, one team that was barely mentioned was the Cincinnati Reds. Not anymore! Backed by Elly De La Cruz, Jonathan India, Matt McLain, Alexis Diaz, Joey Votto, Andrew Abbott and more—the Reds’ deep farm system has exploded this year. Are the Reds for real, and what do they need to do to make the playoffs?