Reds Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2025

For the next step of their rebuild, the Cincinnati Reds aim to contend for a spot in the 2025 MLB playoff picture.

Reds Playoff Chances

The Reds’ playoff odds are +240, which gives them an implied probability of 29.41% to notch a postseason berth in 2025.

Here is how their playoff odds compare to the rest of the NL Central:

• Cubs -140
• Brewers -105
• Reds +240
• Pirates +400
• Cardinals +425

Reds Playoff Seed

The Reds haven’t won the division since 2012, but that’s likely the path to a playoff spot due to the strength of the National League.

Here was last year’s NL bracket:

Last Time the Reds Made the Playoffs

The Reds haven’t made the playoffs since 2020, when they were handed a 2-0 loss by the Atlanta Braves in the NL wild card.

Not counting the COVID-shortened season, Cincinnati hasn’t made the postseason since 2013. The Reds last won a playoff game in 2012.

Reds Playoff History

• Playoffs appearances: 16
• Pennants: 10
• World Series: 5 (1919, 1940, 1975, 1976, 1990)