The Cincinnati Reds have clinched the NL Central and are now battling it out for home-field advantage throughout the playoffs—who would have thought this is where they would find themselves after losing Joey Votto for most of the second half of the season? Not many, I can assure you.
Now October draws near, and it’s time to begin thinking about October play. With so many possibilities still ahead, let’s take a look at the potential playoff opponents Cincinnati could find themselves facing. While we are at it, let’s also check out how the Reds match up against each possible opponent.