The Cincinnati Reds' hot start to the 2026 season has quickly spiraled into a nightmare. After Wednesday's loss to the Washington Nationals, the Reds have sole possession of last place in the National League Central. Being a last-place team means there's more than one issue stopping this squad from reaching the mountaintop again. If there's one issue that needs to be singled out, it's pitching. From the starting pitching to the recently shaky bullpen, dependable arms have been hard to come by. Before the start of the season, many would have assumed the starting rotation would be one of the strongest assests on this team. Unfortunately, injuries have derailed any of those dreams. The Reds were without Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo to start the season, while they have lossed Brandon Williamson and Rhett Lowder to injuries during the season. The Reds have had zero luck when it comes to healthy pitching, even closer Emilio Pagan is down with a hamstring injury.…