Brady Singer’s future with the Reds has quickly become one of Cincinnati’s trickiest offseason calls.
After a season that started with real value and ended in collapse, the veteran right-hander now sits squarely on the market. Spotrac projects him for a two-year deal worth $33 million, a price that reflects both his workload and the uncertainty that followed him to the finish line.
Singer gave the Reds plenty to work with in 2025. He made 32 starts, logged a 4.03 ERA, and produced 3.0 WAR while providing the kind of steady innings a rotation can always use. He was exactly the sort of arm that can keep a staff afloat and give a team a chance most nights.
This year told a much harsher story. Singer’s ERA climbed near 6.00, he dropped 15 games, and his value slipped into negative WAR territory.
The slump got worse down the stretch, too. He allowed at least three earned runs in each of his final 12 starts, a run of form that makes a big commitment feel hard to justify.
That’s why it would be a surprise if Cincinnati went as far as the qualifying offer, especially with that number potentially pushing past $20 million. For a club with limited payroll room, that kind of risk may be too steep for a pitcher who finished the season so badly.
Even so, Singer shouldn’t be short on options. He could land a one- or two-year deal with a contender looking for innings in the back half of its rotation. He’s made at least 30 starts in three straight seasons, and that kind of durability still carries weight.
Teams like the Yankees and Mets have the money to take a swing on a pitcher with some volatility. The Brewers could also be a fit if they believe there’s something they can adjust to get him back on track. Singer’s lack of injury concerns only adds to the appeal.
The Reds and Singer may not be the cleanest fit moving forward, but the market for him should still be there.
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