The Reds are sitting at 66-60 on the season, just a game back from the New York Mets, who hold the final wild card spot. The Braves, meanwhile, are 56-69 and are 10.5 games back, virtually out of postseason contention.

Jul 20, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (7) steals second base before being tagged by Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) during the fifth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Anaheim, California; Monday, 9:38 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Brady Singer (10-9, 4.31 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 119 strikeouts); Angels: Victor Mederos (0-0, 5.63 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, seven strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels host the Cincinnati Reds on Monday to open a three-game series.