The Reds have secured the futures of two key players, reaching agreements with standout pitcher Nick Lodolo and reliable outfielder Jake Fraley, thereby avoiding arbitration. Fraley and the Reds agreed to a $3.

The Cincinnati Reds had eight arbitration-eligible players without 2025 deals entering Thursday's deadline for exchanging arbitration numbers.

Fortunately, it appears the Reds and their arb-eligibles are reaching agreements with great frequency, and we’ll keep tabs on those results below for your perusal! RHP Alexis Da

The Cincinnati Reds had eight arbitration-eligible players without 2025 deals entering Thursday's deadline for exchanging arbitration numbers.

In other words, it marks the final time the two parties can agree on a number for the upcoming 2025 MLB season without an independent arbiter having to get involved, a messy process that both sides almost always attempt to avoid.