Brady Singer’s contract projection is the clearest sign the Reds need to move on

Brandon Glick of Blog Red Machine argues that the Cincinnati Reds should move on from pitcher Brady Singer this offseason rather than re-signing him. While Singer demonstrated durability by making at least 30 starts and throwing 150 innings for a fifth consecutive season, Spotrac's projected contract of two years and $33.5 million is considered far too expensive following his poor 2026 performance.

The writer highlights that Singer struggled significantly, posting a 5.85 ERA and a 5.62 FIP while recording a league-low -39 pitching run value. Glick suggests Cincinnati should bypass expensive multi-year offers and instead target more affordable back-of-the-rotation free agents such as Dustin May or Kris Bubic.