The peripherals aren’t as strong (4.43 FIP, 4.76 xFIP), but it’s hard to know what to truly make of them given that so many subpar pitchers have thrown relief innings this season. Reds relievers have a collective 3.86 ERA for the season. Only the Rays and A’s have used more relievers this year (27). They’ve used 25 different players in relief this season, almost an entire active roster’s worth.
Most of that core is still intact, but the Reds have cycled through numerous relievers at the front-end of the bullpen due to injuries and ineffectiveness. When we analyzed the pitching staff before spring training, we had a pretty good idea about who would take four of the bullpen spots. Yesterday, we looked at the starting pitchers. On Monday, we broke down Cincinnati’s talented position player group that has carried the team to a winning record. With the All-Star break upon us, we’ve been reviewing how the first half went for the Reds.
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