Reds Lose Reliable Pitcher Zack Littell to Nationals

0:00It's March 10th for the Washington Nationals. Let's get into it. The Cincinnati Reds are losing a key pitcher from their depth chart. Right-hander Zach Latel has agreed to a contract with the Washington Nationals in Free Agency. He spent the end of the 2025 season with Cincinnati and proved reliable in starting roles. Little joined the Reds mid-season in a trade from the Tampa Bay Rays on July 30th. That move came as Cincinnati aimed to boost its staff during a playoff push. He gave them steady innings when they needed it most. His exit hurts because the Reds countered on him after the deal. Fans and analysts see it as a blow to pitching stability heading into next year. Still, the team traded away minor league prospects to get him, showing their short-term focus. In 10 outings with Cincinnati, Little pitch 53 and 1-3rd innings with a 4.39 ERA and 41 strikeouts. After all last season across both teams, he logged nearly 187 innings at 3.81.

1:00Now the Reds will lean on younger arms like Chase Burns and Brady Singer to fill the gap. Officials expect these prospects to step up and build a stronger staff for the long haul. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.