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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Sitting down for Game 2 Wed, Oct 1, 2025, 4:07 PM Marte isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday. Analysis: Marte will step out of the starting nine after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's Game 1 loss. Spencer Steer will move to the outfield as a result, opening up first base for Sal Stewart.
Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Unravels in third inning Wed, Oct 1, 2025, 2:43 AM Greene took the loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series. He allowed five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four over three innings. Analysis: The hard-throwing righty gave up a leadoff home run to Shohei Ohtani in the bottom of the first, which set the tone early for the Dodgers. Greene appeared to be settling in but lost his focus and command entirely in the third inning when he gave up back-to-back walks and then back-to-back homers to Teoscar Hernandez and Tommy Edman. After missing more than two months with a groin injury, Greene returned to post a 2.81 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 59:12 K:BB over his final 48 regular-season innings prior to Tuesday's hiccup.
Austin Hays Austin Hays Back in lineup for Game 1 Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 3:30 PM Hays (back) will start in left field and bat cleanup Tuesday in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series versus the Dodgers. Analysis: It's Hays' first start since Sept. 20, as he's been battling back spasms. He was able to see action as a pinch hitter in the final game of the regular season Sunday and will hit in the middle of the lineup against Blake Snell in the Dodgers as the Reds kick off postseason play.
Brady Singer Brady Singer Excluded from wild-card roster Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 11:10 AM Singer is not on the Reds' wild-card roster. Analysis: Singer started Sunday's regular-season finale, so he likely would have been available to pitch in the wild-card series only in a limited relief capacity. It's possible -- though not a given -- that he'll crack the rotation if the Reds advance to the NLDS.
Austin Hays Austin Hays Included on wild-card roster Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 11:04 AM Hays (back) is on the Reds' wild-card roster. Analysis: Hays hasn't started a game since Sept. 20 due to back spasms, but he made a pinch-hitting appearance during Sunday's regular-season finale in Milwaukee and came out of it well enough to be included on his club's wild-card roster. With lefty Blake Snell starting Game 1 for the Dodgers on Tuesday, there's a good chance the right-handed-hitting Hays will be in the lineup.
Zack Littell Zack Littell Taking ball for Game 2 Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 9:08 PM Littell will start Game 2 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Analysis: Littell hadn't been particularly effective down the stretch of the regular season, accruing a 4.91 ERA over 25.2 frames during his final five appearances, but he'll toe the rubber in LA for Game 2. He found success in his last start against the Dodgers on July 30, allowing two hits and four walks while striking out four across five scoreless innings.
Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Set for bullpen role Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 9:04 PM Lodolo will be available out of the bullpen during the National League Wild Card Series against the Dodgers, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Analysis: This news comes after the club announced Zack Littell will start Game 2, and Andrew Abbott would be deployed for a Game 3 start if necessary. Lodolo's lone relief appearance took place in the final game of the regular season Sunday against Milwaukee, when he allowed one run on two hits and two walks over one inning.
Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Confirmed for Game 1 on Tuesday Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 12:49 PM Greene will start Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series against the Dodgers on Tuesday. Analysis: The Reds left open the possibility of using Greene out of the bullpen Sunday in the final game of the regular season, but once that didn't happen, he became the obvious choice to take the ball in Game 1. Greene collected a 2.76 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 132:26 K:BB over 107.2 innings covering 19 starts this season. He'll be opposed by Blake Snell on Tuesday.
Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Makes relief appearance Sunday Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 8:52 AM Lodolo (groin) surrendered one earned run on two hits and two walks over one inning of relief in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Brewers. Analysis: After exiting his start in Thursday's win over the Pirates due to a right groin injury, Lodolo received a clean bill of health following a bullpen session earlier Sunday, then was called upon to pitch in relief in a must-win game. Though the Reds ultimately came up short, they backdoored their way into the playoffs after the Mets lost to the Marlins later Sunday to cede the third and final wild-card spot to Cincinnati. Now that Lodolo has seemingly put the groin issue behind him, he could be in line to make a start during the Reds' three-game wild-card series versus the Dodgers that begins Tuesday.
Brady Singer Brady Singer Fans five in loss Sun, Sep 28, 2025, 4:53 PM Singer (14-12) allowed three runs on five hits and one walk over 3.1 innings to take the loss Sunday at Milwaukee. He struck out five. Analysis: The 29-year-old labored in this outing, requiring 71 pitches to complete his 10-out appearance. Singer yielded a run on a Brice Turang double in the third before being tagged for a two-run homer by Danny Jansen in the fourth, chasing the righty from the game. This performance wraps Singer's first regular season with the Reds. He pitched to a 4.03 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 163:60 K:BB across 169.2 total frames.
Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Idle for regular-season finale Sun, Sep 28, 2025, 2:15 PM Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. Analysis: Stephenson will receive a breather for the regular-season finale after he started behind the plate the last two days. Jose Trevino will handle catching duties Sunday.
Austin Hays Austin Hays On bench for regular-season finale Sun, Sep 28, 2025, 10:49 AM Hays (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Milwaukee. Analysis: Hays took swings in the batting cage Saturday and felt good afterward, which is an encouraging sign, as he felt discomfort while hitting earlier in the week. Still, the outfielder will be idle for Cincinnati's regular-season finale. The Reds will clinch a spot in the postseason with a win or a Mets loss Sunday. It's unclear if Hays will be good to go in time for the wild-card round, however.
Austin Hays Austin Hays Responds well to work Saturday Sun, Sep 28, 2025, 7:51 AM Hays (back) felt good after hitting in the batting cage Saturday, MLB.com reports. Analysis: Hays had felt guarded with his injury in activities earlier in the week but came out of Saturday's session feeling "much better," according to Reds manager Terry Francona. Hays also did some running and agility drills on the field, but the team will monitor how he bounces back before making any decisions regarding his availability for Sunday's regular-season finale, a game in which the Reds can clinch a wild-card spot with a win (or a Mets loss).
Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Could be available in 'pen Sunday Sun, Sep 28, 2025, 7:46 AM Lodolo (groin) is expected to throw pitches from a bullpen mound Sunday and could be available in relief for the Reds' regular-season finale against the Brewers later that day, MLB.com reports. Analysis: Though Brady Singer is scheduled to start for the Reds, Lodolo may be called upon to cover an inning or two in relief while Cincinnati takes an all-hands-on-deck approach in a game that will decide the final NL wild-card spot. The Reds and the Mets enter Game 162 tied, but Cincinnati owns the tiebreaker and will clinch a spot with a win or a Mets loss to the Marlins.
Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Goes deep in win Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 11:03 PM Stewart went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Brewers. Analysis: Stewart got the scoring started with an RBI single in the third inning and later added a solo homer in the sixth. The 21-year-old has more than held his own through his first 58 major-league plate appearances, slashing .255/.293/.545 with five home runs, eight RBI and 11 runs scored.
Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Earns 10th win Saturday Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 10:48 PM Abbott (10-7) earned the win against the Brewers on Saturday, allowing three runs on five hits and no walks with four strikeouts over 5.1 innings. Analysis: Abbott was spotted an early lead and delivered a steady outing to secure a crucial Reds victory in their playoff push. After a rough start to September in which he gave up five runs, the southpaw closed the month with four straight outings of three earned runs or fewer. He'll finish the regular season with a 2.87 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 149:43 K:BB across a career-high 166.1 innings.
Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Secures 32nd save Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 10:41 PM Pagan earned the save in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Brewers, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. Analysis: Pagan was summoned for the fourth straight day and needed just 13 pitches to close out the ninth. The 34-year-old has now converted saves in three consecutive outings and hasn't allowed a run in his past 10 appearances. For the season, he's 32-for-38 in save chances with a 2.88 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 81:22 K:BB across 68.2 innings.
Connor Phillips Connor Phillips Thriving in relief Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 8:02 PM Phillips retired all four batters he faced Friday night against the Brewers, striking out three while picking up his fifth win of the season. Analysis: Since getting called back up from Triple-A Louisville, Phillips has posted a 1.45 ERA and 0.64 WHIP, striking out 26 while walking seven over 18.2 innings. Phillips has quietly been one of the success stories for the Reds, converting from starting to relieving while overcoming Thoracic Outlet Syndrome in the neck. Given Phillips's 33.0 K% and 98.3 mph average fastball, his role in the Reds' bullpen in 2026 could be elevated.
Will Benson Will Benson Sitting Saturday Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 2:22 PM Benson isn't part of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee. Analysis: Benson will be on the bench for a second straight game, as southpaw Robert Gasser takes the mound for the Brewers on Saturday. Benson hasn't logged multiple hits in a game since Aug. 17, but he's hitting .239 during that stretch. Spencer Steer, TJ Friedl and Noelvi Marte will fill the outfield from left to right.
Austin Hays Austin Hays Idle again Saturday Sat, Sep 27, 2025, 2:18 PM Hays (back) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Milwaukee. Analysis: Hays hasn't appeared in a game since Sept. 20 due to back spasms. Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that Hays tried hitting Thursday and still felt discomfort. Spencer Steer will fill left field Saturday.