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Austin Hays Austin Hays Plays field on rehab assignment Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 8:26 AM Hays (foot) started in left field and went 1-for-3 for Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday. Analysis: Hays played the field for the first time on his rehab assignment and was removed after six innings. Reds manager Terry Francona told Greg Kuffner of MSN.com that Hays is doing well and could be activated ahead of Cincinnati's weekend series against San Diego.
Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Rehab at Double-A begins Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 8:21 AM Marte (oblique) started at designated hitter and went 0-for-4 with a run scored for Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday. Analysis: This was Marte's first rehab game at an affiliate following a weekend spent in the Arizona Complex League. He's expected to play five consecutive games and then will be re-evaluated, per Greg Kuffner of MSN.com. Marte has been on the 10-day injured list since May 7.
Brady Singer Brady Singer Strikes out nine in loss Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 10:32 PM Singer (7-6) took the loss against the Yankees on Wednesday, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks with nine strikeouts over five innings. Analysis: Singer allowed runs in three separate innings but managed a season-high nine strikeouts in a losing effort. It was the first time in eight starts that the 28-year-old surrendered more than three earned runs, though he's issued at least three walks in six of those outings. He'll carry a 4.31 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 76:36 K:BB across 85.2 innings into a road matchup with the Red Sox next week.
Jake Fraley Jake Fraley Managing shoulder issue Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 5:00 PM Fraley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees due to a banged up shoulder, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports. Analysis: It's the second straight game on the bench for Fraley, though he likely would have sat for both contests regardless of the injuries since Cincinnati is facing a second consecutive lefty (Max Fried) on Wednesday. The outfielder will have Thursday's team off day to aid in his recovery ahead of Friday's series opener versus San Diego.
Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Nearing bullpen session Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 4:41 PM Greene (groin/back) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session when the Reds are in Boston early next week, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports. Analysis: The right-hander is working his way back from a groin strain and back soreness, and he's recently been receiving treatment and going through rehab work at the team's facility in Arizona. Greene has been sidelined just over three weeks, so it'll likely take some time for him to build his throwing program back up. With that in mind, he seems likely to be out at least through the All-Star break, which ends July 18.
Ryan Vilade Ryan Vilade Moving up to big leagues Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 3:00 PM The Reds recalled Vilade from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. Analysis: Claimed off waivers from the Cardinals on June 14, Vilade spent about a week and a half with Louisville before getting his first call-up to the Reds. He'll join the 26-man active roster as a replacement for outfielder Connor Joe, who was placed on the injured list after coming down with hand, foot and mouth disease. The right-handed-hitting Vilade brings ample defensive versatility to the table and could serve as a short-side platoon player for the Reds, but he won't be included in the lineup Wednesday while the Yankees send southpaw Max Fried to the hill.
Connor Joe Connor Joe On IL with illness Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 2:54 PM The Reds placed Joe on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to hand, foot and mouth disease. Analysis: The right-handed-hitting Joe had played fairly consistently against left-handed pitching since getting called up from Triple-A Louisville on May 10, so his bout with the illness helps explain why he was left out of the lineup against southpaw Carlos Rodon during Tuesday's 5-4 win. Joe's IL placement is retroactive to Sunday, but it's not clear if he'll be fully recovered from the ailment when he's first eligible to return July 2.
Gavin Lux Gavin Lux Sitting against another lefty Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 2:46 PM Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. Analysis: The Yankees are sending a lefty (Max Fried) to the hill for the second day in a row, so the left-handed-hitting Lux will once again take a seat. With Lux on the bench, Santiago Espinal will get the nod at third base and will bat ninth.
Jake Fraley Jake Fraley Sitting for second straight day Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 2:45 PM Fraley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. Analysis: The Yankees are sending a lefty (Max Fried) to the hill for the second day in a row, so the left-handed-hitting Fraley will once again take a seat. He'll give way in right field to Rece Hinds.
Will Benson Will Benson Getting day off vs. lefty Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 2:43 PM Benson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. Analysis: Benson and fellow left-handed hitters Gavin Lux and Jake Fraley will all hit the bench for the series finale while the Yankees send a southpaw (Max Fried) to the bump for the second straight day. Though Benson has been a fixture in the Cincinnati outfield against right-handed pitching for the past five weeks, his playing time could soon dry up with Austin Hays (foot) nearing a return from the injured list.
Austin Hays Austin Hays Begins rehab assignment Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 7:57 AM Hays (foot) went 1-for-4 with a walk and an RBI for Double-A Chattanooga on Tuesday. Analysis: Hays began what may be a brief rehab assignment for the Lookouts. He served as the designated hitter and was used as the leadoff hitter to maximize his plate appearances. Hays is expected to play the outfield Wednesday.
Rece Hinds Rece Hinds Starts against lefty Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 7:53 AM Hinds started in right field and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Yankees. Analysis: Hinds, who was called up from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, entered the starting nine against New York lefty Carlos Rodon. Hinds had a healthy .298/.365/.556 line with 11 home runs, 44 RBI, 13 steals and 41 runs over 57 games for Louisville.
Matt McLain Matt McLain Bats second against lefty Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 7:46 AM McLain batted second and went 0-for-5 with a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Yankees. Analysis: McLain was moved up to second in the order the previous two games against right-handers and was used in that same spot against a lefty Tuesday. It appears a recent surge has locked him in as the second hitter against pitchers of either handedness. Prior to his promotion up the batting order, McLain had batted .327 with a .917 OPS over 16 contests.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Amasses three RBI in victory Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 10:27 PM Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-innings win over the Yankees. Analysis: The three RBI matched a season high for Encarnacion-Strand, who's supplied plenty of pop since coming off the injured list. Across his 49 at-bats since returning from a back injury, the slugging infielder is batting a healthy .265 with three home runs, two doubles and 10 RBI. Encarnacion-Strand remains in a timeshare with Spencer Steer at first base, however, and the former could face even more competition for playing time once Noelvi Marte (oblique) is ready to rejoin the Reds.
Yosver Zulueta Yosver Zulueta Moved to Triple-A Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 11:09 AM The Reds optioned Zulueta to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Analysis: The transaction frees a roster spot for right-hander Chase Burns, who has been called up to start Tuesday's game against the Yankees. Zulueta had just been recalled Sunday and did not make an appearance out of the bullpen during his most recent stint in the majors.
Nick Martinez Nick Martinez Makes traditional relief appearnce Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 7:10 AM Martinez struck out one over a scoreless seventh inning to earn a hold in Monday's 6-1 win over the Yankees. Analysis: Martinez, who opened the season in the Reds' rotation, made a second consecutive appearance as a reliever. He served as a bulk-inning reliever in a bullpen game Saturday, while Monday's outing was a traditional relief appearance. Martinez is scheduled to start Friday against the Padres, but he may not be long for the rotation. The organization has prospect Chase Burns going Tuesday, and at some point, Hunter Greene (groin) and Rhett Lowder (forearm) will return. This could be the start of Martinez transitioning to the bullpen.
Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Rehab moving to Double-A Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 7:00 AM Marte (oblique) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga on Wednesday, MLB.com reports. Analysis: Marte appeared in three games for the Reds' affiliate in the Arizona Complex League. There, he played two partial games at third base and one full game as the designated hitter. Oblique injuries can be tricky, so the Reds may give Marte several rehab games before activating him. Marte could slot back in as the primary third baseman for the Reds, who removed one obstacle to playing time Monday when the club designated Jeimer Candelario for assignment.
Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Fans six in short outing Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 9:58 PM Lodolo did not factor in the decision during Monday's win over the Yankees. He allowed a run on six hits while striking out six over 4.1 frames. Analysis: Lodolo coughed up a solo shot to Aaron Judge in the first inning but otherwise kept the Yankees off the board. However, despite not walking a batter, Lodolo threw 94 pitches and failed to complete five frames. It was the second time in his last three starts that he threw fewer than five innings, but he coughed up six runs in the other. Lodolo is now sporting a 3.63 ERA with an 80:18 K:BB through 89.1 innings this season. He's lined up to face the Padres at home this weekend.
Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Flirts with cycle Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 9:49 PM De La Cruz went 3-for-4 with a home run, a triple, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Yankees. Analysis: De La Cruz knocked an RBI triple during the Reds' three-run fourth inning and added an RBI single in the fifth. He capped off his big night with a solo shot in the eighth. It was his 18th long ball of the year and sixth in his last 11 contests. De La Cruz has gone 24-for-72 (.333) in June, raising his season slash line to .272/.348/.513 with 35 extra-base hits and 55 RBI.
Austin Hays Austin Hays Could return Friday Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 4:32 PM Hays (foot) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga on Tuesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Analysis: Hays will serve as the Lookouts' designated hitter Tuesday before playing the outfield for them Wednesday. He will be re-evaluated after that, potentially setting things up for Hays to be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday if all goes well. The veteran outfielder has been sidelined for the entirety of June with a bone bruise in his left foot.