Injury reshapes Reds roster before Opening Day
- Opening Day for the Cincinnati Reds is on Thursday, hosting the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park, marking their first matchup on this day since 1999.
- The Giants signed shortstop Willy Adames to a seven-year, $182 million contract, the largest in club history, to improve their performance this season.
- Cincinnati opens the season with key injuries and has assigned new players to roles, aiming for better results in the competitive NL Central.
- Cincinnati Reds' manager Terry Francona returns with 1,950 wins and two World Series titles, taking over after a disappointing season.
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New season brings new role for former UAB pitcher with Cincinnati Reds
In all 60 games of his Major League career, Graham Ashcraft has worked as a starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. But if the Reds carry a lead into the ninth inning in their season-opening game on Thursday, could Cincinnati call the Huntsville High School and UAB hurler out of the bullpen to close the contest?

Terry Francona-led Reds open with Giants
With a not-so-new manager in place, the Cincinnati Reds kick off the 2025 season Thursday when they host the San Francisco Giants in the traditional National League opener.
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