Major League Baseball reported only two positive tests for performance-enhancing drugs in the year concluding with the World Series, a significant drop from previous years. The total number of tests conducted was 11,609, which includes both urine and blood samples.

Among the positive tests, Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marté received an 80-game suspension for boldenone, while Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martínez was suspended for clomiphene. The report also noted a consistent low in exemptions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Edwin Arroyo, a former top prospect for the Seattle Mariners, has been named to the Arizona Fall League All-Star Game while playing for the Cincinnati Reds. This marks his return to action after missing the entire 2024 season due to a shoulder injury.

Arroyo was traded to the Reds in a deal that brought Luis Castillo to Seattle, who has since become an All-Star and helped the Mariners reach the playoffs in 2022. The Mariners have managed to draft promising players to fill the gaps left by Arroyo and Noelvi Marte.

The Cincinnati Reds finished the 2023 season with a record of 77-85, landing them in fourth place in the NL Central. Despite high expectations, the team struggled offensively, with standout performances from Elly De La Cruz and Tyler Stephenson being overshadowed by injuries to key players.

De La Cruz emerged as a star, leading the league in steals and showcasing impressive power. On the mound, Hunter Greene excelled, though injuries raised concerns about his future. The Reds will need to prioritize health and depth as they look to bounce back in 2025.

The Cincinnati Reds fell short of the playoffs once again, but MLB analyst Jim Bowden sees a bright future for the team. He ranks them fifth among non-playoff teams with potential for next year, highlighting their promising young roster.

With the recent hiring of Terry Francona as manager, the Reds aim to replicate the success seen with other teams that made similar moves. Key players like Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer are expected to lead the charge, while the team looks to strengthen its outfield.