Reds Shake Up Lineup, Bleday Spark

The Cincinnati Reds are making significant changes to their lineup, with manager Terry Francona dropping Will Benson to the leadoff spot and promoting JJ Bleday to the two hole. The team is struggling offensively, with stars like Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart, and Nathaniel Lowe carrying the load. Francona is sending a message to slumping players like TJ Friedl, Matt McLain, and KeBryan Hayes to step up or step aside. Bleday is earning trust early, hitting well and showing pop on contact. The Reds are hoping this lineup shakeup will help them break out of their month-long drought. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/267b60beff3c4c12

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