Cincinnati Reds Playoff Picture: Where They Stand Ahead of Showdown vs Athletics

The Reds are right in the thick of the playoff race.

Sep 9, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) and TJ Friedl (29) celebrate after the Reds beat the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

With just 16 games remaining in the regular season, the Cincinnati Reds sit just 1 1/2 games back of the third and final National League Wild Card spot.

As it stands on Friday at 10 am, here are the current National League Wild Card standings:

Chicago Cubs 83-63 (+7.5)
San Diego Padres 80-67 (+4.0)
New York Mets 76-71
Cincinnati Reds 74-72 (1.5)
San Francisco Giants 74-72 (1.5)
Arizona Diamondbacks 73-74 (3.0)

The Reds start a three-game series with the Athletics on Friday night. Brady Singer will start on the mound for Cincinnati, while the A's pitcher is still to be determined.

The Mets start a three-game series with the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Jacob deGrom will start on the mound for Texas, and the rookie Jonah Tong will start for the Mets.

The Giants start a three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. Yoshinobu Yanamoto will start on the mound for LA while Justin Verlander will start for the Giants.

The Reds hold the tiebreaker over the Mets.

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