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2022 Roster Preview: Reds

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C: Tyler Stephenson

A rookie success last year is now the everyday catcher with offensive power and improved defense | Backup: TBD

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1B: Joey Votto

At 38 and finding big offensive success again, Votto could be a 40-homer hitter after he slugged 36 in 2021| Backup: Colin Moran

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2B: Jonathan India

The 2021 NL Rookie of the Year, India brings power, speed and toughness from the leadoff spot in the lineup | Backup: TBD

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SS: Kyle Farmer

Went from trusty utility player to a dependable regular last season, Farmer makes the plays defensively | Backup: TBD

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3B: Mike Moustakas

Coming off two down years, Moustakas seeks to rebound to 2019 form when he hit 35 home runs. | Backup: Colin Moran

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LF: Tommy Pham

Signed during camp, Pham is calling his effort to show he can still produce a "revenge tour." | Backup: Jake Fraley

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CF: Nick Senzel

Injuries have marred his brief big league career but there is no denying that Senzel can hit if he can stay in the lineup | Backup: TBD

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RF: Tyler Naquin

His 19 homers and 127 games played in 2021 were career highs. Naquin gets a chance to be a regular player in 2022 | Backup: Aristides Aquino

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DH: Colin Moran

Signed to bring left-handed pop, Moran will be one of several hitters who rotate as DH | Backup: Jake Fraley

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SP: Luis Castillo (inj.)

Brief bout of shoulder soreness won't have Castillo ready for Opening Day but his changeup remains one of the best in baseball.

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SP: Tyler Mahle

The Reds' Opening Day starter, Mahle set career-highs with 13 wins, 180 innings and 210 strikeouts in '21 as he continues to grow as a starter.

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SP: Reiver Sanmartin

The deceptive lefty made two strong big league starts at the end of last season and looks to build off it for a full year in '22.

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SP: Vladimir Gutierrez

Impressive as a rookie for most of last season before running out of gas, Gutierrez can rack up quality starts and innings.

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SP: Hunter Greene

Appointment viewing when he pitches. Greene's fastball routinely reaches triple-digit velocity and he has secondary pitches to make life tough for hitters.

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CL: Lucas Sims (inj.)

Sims has been a largely dependable power arm in the late innings and could be the lead option to close games when he returns.

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RP: Luis Cessa

Acquired from the Yankees at the '21 Trade Deadline, Cessa appears ready to step up for high-leverage situations late in games. Tony Santillan, Hunter Strickland, Art Warren, Jeff Hoffman, Justin Wilson, Dauri Moreta, Buck Farmer