The Cincinnati Bengals finally agreed to give Trey Hendrickson a raise for the 2025 season, and a drama-filled offseason comes to a predictable and anti-climatic end.

The Reds have battled their way into playoff contention, but it could be undone in a flash if they can't find a way to compete with the Brewers this weekend.

From the guys barely hanging on to a roster spot to the essential pieces to a potential playoff run, the Long-Term Player Rankings breaks down the Reds from tippy-top all the way to the bare-bottom.

Like it or not, Trey Hendrickson is stuck negotiating with the Bengals, and his leverage is all but zilch.

Elly De La Cruz is a baseball unicorn, but it hasn't been enough to get the Reds to the next level. Until he graduates from star to superstar, the Reds are stuck in limbo.

The Steelers continue to buck franchise trends this offseason, but aside from replacing big names with even bigger names, it's unclear that the 2025 roster is actually better than it was in 2024.

The Reds could use help in two areas: their lineup, and their bullpen. They should target the latter at the Trade Deadline.

Shemar Stewart is taking a stand against the way the Bengals do business, but by doing so, he's actually proving the Bengals point.