CINCINNATI REDS

The Reds rebounded from a 77-85 finish in 2024 to secure an 83-79 record and Wild Card berth in 2025 under new manager Terry Francona, though they were swept by the Dodgers in the opening round. That playoff appearance and Elly De La Cruz's emergence as 2024 team MVP drove strong demand for his 2024 rookie cards, while Hunter Greene's back-to-back sub-3.00 ERA seasons in 2024-2025 elevated his card market before elbow injuries derailed his 2026 campaign and raised concerns about his long-term durability.

Where they stand: Cincinnati sits at 47-54 and fifth in the NL Central as of early August 2026, well out of contention after Greene's season-ending UCL surgery limited him to just five starts. The front office sold at the August 3 trade deadline, moving first baseman Nathaniel Lowe while largely standing pat, signaling a step back from their 2025 postseason breakthrough.