Cincinnati Reds Reliever Emilio Pagan Says "It's Time to Win Now." Reds Manager Terry Francona Has Helped Create New Tone

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Cincinnati pitchers and catchers report to spring training on February 12, but on Saturday, front office personnel and new manager Terry Francona, along with a handful of players, were at Lexington’s Red Mile for the annual Reds Caravan.

ESPN's Tim Kurkjian Has High Praise for Cincinnati Reds Manager Terry Francona. The Reds hired Francona in October.

New manager Terry Francona discusses his adjustment to joining the Reds and Gavin Lux talks about playing on a new team on Reds Hot Stove

The right-hander is regarded as the best remaining relief arm left on the shelf. Tanner Scott, Kirby Yates and Jeff Hoffman have all recently come off the board. Hoffman, Estévez's now former teammate with the Phillies, joined the Blue Jays, while Scott and Kirby added to the juggernaut that is the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Reds Caravan made its annual stop in Lima at the Apollo Career Center this past weekend with President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall among the attendees.

Beyond the outfield, Krall highlighted a key focus area: improving at first base, third base, and designated hitter. He noted that the Reds ranked last in the National League in WAR at those positions last season and emphasized the need for both offensive and defensive upgrades.

With the Major League season roughly two months away, do you believe the Reds have done enough to contend for the National League Central title? Let’s dive in:

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene is doing what he can to help out the victims of the LA wildfires.

While some people may enjoy the cold and snow that Cincinnati has seen this month, others are patiently waiting for spring and warmer temperatures.

ESPN analysts Buster Olney and Paul Hembekides have identified the Cincinnati Reds as a potential dark horse in the 2025 MLB season. "Buster, my surprise team this season is the Cincinnati Reds," Baseball Tonight's Paul Hembekides said. Hembekides notes the Reds went 15-28 in one-run games in 2024 and expects that luck to turn around.

With the Major League season roughly 2 months away, do you believe the Reds have done enough to contend for the National League Central title? Let’s dive