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Carson Benge arrived in Queens with all the fanfare a top prospect deserves. He hit .366 with an .874 OPS in spring training, made the Opening Day roster, and homered in his first big league game. The future had arrived right on schedule. Then the present showed up. From March 28 through April 22, ...
A different lineup — Giancarlo Stanton received a day off after starting six days in a row and Paul Goldschmidt started against a lefty as Ben Rice got a turn at DH — had a different leadoff hitter.
Reds trade idea sees Cincinnati replace T.J. Friedl as leadoff hitter, center fielder with $7.7 million All-Star MVP sportingnews.com
The Cincinnati Reds have been one of baseball’s early surprises in 2026, jumping out to an 8–3 start and seizing control of their division. The energy, execution, and timely hitting have all been there. But at the top of the lineup, a very different story is unfolding. TJ Friedl’s slow start has created a stark […] The post Reds’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
