Cincinnati Reds May Target Pitching with 18th Pick in 2026 MLB Draft

Greg Kuffner

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The article discusses the Cincinnati Reds' potential strategy for the 2026 MLB Draft, where they hold the 18th overall pick. It explores whether the Reds will target pitching early to replenish their farm system's pitching depth, as top arms like Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder have graduated from prospect status. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel suggests the Reds might consider pitchers like Cameron Flukey or Liam Peterson if they fall to the 18th spot, continuing the team's trend of developing first-round pitching talent.

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Many of the top arms the Reds have developed have graduated from prospect status, like Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder, who follow in the footsteps of other first-round arms Cincinnati has developed, like Nick Lodolo and Hunter Greene.

The Reds might be a floor for Cameron Flukey or Liam Peterson if they drop this far.

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