Beatline Reds - Daily Podcast On The Cincinnati Reds
Sep 25, 2026 · 9 min · 9 segments
☕ **Enjoying the show?** Keep every episode free → https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlinesports The Cincinnati Reds (74-85) travel to Toronto to face the Blue…
Let's start with the mound.
Well, the probables haven't been officially locked in by MLB yet, but given the workload, Brandon Williamson looks like the logical choice.
He's got good stuff, but the Blue Jays lineup is dangerous if he doesn't command a strike zone early.
Six sharp innings is exactly what we needed after Chris Sale's dominant performance earlier in the week.
Do you think Williamson can handle the pressure of playing in a pitcher-friendly park in Toronto?
It's about pitch selection.
If he stays inside the zone and uses his off-speed pitches effectively, he can keep the Blue Jays guessing.
The ABS challenge system has been strict all season, so umpires are watching every call closely.
right? And the Reds need to support him.
Andrew Abbott and Nick Laudelo are other options in the rotation, but with Spencer Steer and Michael Toglia on the 60-day aisle, the offense might struggle to provide much-run support if Williamson gets it hard.
Exactly.
The lack of power from the middle of the order is a concern.
Without Stier and Toglia, the Reds are relying heavily on Eli De La Cruz and Eugenio Suarez to carry the load.
So if Williamson struggles, do you see the Reds turning to the bullpen sooner than usual? With injuries decimating the relief core, managing innings is going to be critical.
Absolutely.
That brings us perfectly into our next segment.
Stick with us.
Let's start with the mound.
Well, the probables haven't been officially locked in by MLB yet, but given the workload, Brandon Williamson looks like the logical choice.
He's got good stuff, but the Blue Jays lineup is dangerous if he doesn't command a strike zone early.
Six sharp innings is exactly what we needed after Chris Sale's dominant performance earlier in the week.
Do you think Williamson can handle the pressure of playing in a pitcher-friendly park in Toronto?
It's about pitch selection.
If he stays inside the zone and uses his off-speed pitches effectively, he can keep the Blue Jays guessing.
The ABS challenge system has been strict all season, so umpires are watching every call closely.
right? And the Reds need to support him.
Andrew Abbott and Nick Laudelo are other options in the rotation, but with Spencer Steer and Michael Toglia on the 60-day aisle, the offense might struggle to provide much-run support if Williamson gets it hard.
Exactly.
The lack of power from the middle of the order is a concern.
Without Stier and Toglia, the Reds are relying heavily on Eli De La Cruz and Eugenio Suarez to carry the load.
So if Williamson struggles, do you see the Reds turning to the bullpen sooner than usual? With injuries decimating the relief core, managing innings is going to be critical.
Absolutely.
That brings us perfectly into our next segment.
Stick with us.
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