The Reds are surging in July 2025! Spencer Steer and Elly De La Cruz are powering a playoff push while future ace Chase Burns is now the #2 prospect.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
What a time to be a Cincinnati Reds fan. While the big league club is busy winning series after series, fueled by the scorching hot bats of Spencer Steer and Elly De La Cruz, the farm system just delivered some franchise-altering news. The present is exciting, and the future just got a whole lot brighter.
Spencer Steer has been on another planet, slashing .442 with 4 home runs, 3 doubles, and a triple over his last 11 games.
The Reds are playing their best baseball of the season, and it's no surprise who is leading the charge. Spencer Steer has been unstoppable, putting up video game numbers over his last 11 games. Not to be outdone, Elly De La Cruz has been a force since early June, hitting .370 with a .418 on-base percentage and 6 homers. This one-two punch is powering an offense that has led the team to victories in five of their last six series. This isn't a fluke; with a positive run differential and consistent play, the Reds are looking like a legitimate playoff contender.
Just as the major league team hits its stride, MLB Pipeline dropped its updated Top 100 Prospects list, and the news is massive for Cincinnati. Right-handed pitcher Chase Burns has rocketed up the charts to become the #2 overall prospect in all of baseball. This isn't just a top prospect; this is the kind of arm that anchors a rotation for a decade. With his elite stuff, Burns is no longer a distant dream but a potential future ace who is knocking on the door of the big leagues.
The good news doesn't stop with Burns. The Reds' player development machine is clearly humming, as the organization placed five players in the new Top 100. Joining Burns are fellow pitcher Rhett Lowder and position players Sal Stewart, Cam Collier, and Edwin Arroyo. Stewart and Collier have been raking in the minors, while Arroyo's return from injury adds another high-ceiling talent back into the mix. This incredible depth, particularly on the pitching side, proves the Reds' farm system is one of the best in the sport and is poised to feed the major league club for years to come.
With all this positive momentum, the Reds turn their attention to today's matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. It's another key test against a tough opponent, providing a perfect stage for the surging Reds to prove their mettle. A series win here would be a major statement as they continue their push through the summer.
As the Reds prepare to take on the Phillies today, it's a fantastic time to be a fan. We're not just watching a team fighting for a playoff spot; we're witnessing the foundation of a potential dynasty being laid in real-time. The current success is thrilling, but the knowledge that an elite wave of talent led by Chase Burns is on the horizon makes every victory feel like a preview of an even brighter future. Enjoy the ride.
