There is no other way around it. The Reds' offense has been abysmal this season. In fact, two of their better offensive players were signed on minor league deals, JJ Bleday and Nathaniel Lowe.

The Reds need more of their regulars to step up. If these four players don't step up and the Reds refuse to make a change, it could turn into a long season.

Matt McLain

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) fields a ground ball before throwing out Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield (7) in the first inning of the MLB baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. | Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

While McLain has been outstanding defensively this season, his bat continues to struggle.…