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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Homers in win
Tue, May 26, 2026, 7:19 AM
Bleday went 1-for-4 with a walk and solo home run in Monday's 7-2 win over the Mets.
Analysis: Bleday's solo shot in the third turned out to be the game-winning hit. His torrid start in a Cincinnati uniform has cooled off -- the outfielder entered Monday on a 3-for-27 run over the previous seven contests -- but he's locked in a regular gig in left field since being called up from Triple-A Louisville. Bleday has seven home runs and 21 RBI while slashing .270/.377/.596 through 25 games. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Slated to face hitters
Tue, May 26, 2026, 7:08 AM
Lowder (shoulder) is expected to face hitters Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Lowder has ramped up his rehab and completed a high-intensity throwing session Monday. The right-hander is working his way back from right shoulder discomfort that cropped up during a May 7 start. Even if a brief rehab assignment is necessary, Lowder could be ready for activation by the end of the week. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Blasts fourth home run
Mon, May 25, 2026, 9:23 PM
Stephenson went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 7-2 win over the Mets.
Analysis: Stephenson delivered a key blow in Cincinnati's four-run fourth inning, taking Nolan McLean deep for a two-run shot to extend the lead. The homer was his fourth of the season as the catcher continues to search for more consistency at the plate. While the overall production has been underwhelming, one bright spot has been his improved plate discipline compared to 2025, as Stephenson has raised his walk rate from 10 percent to 13.2 percent while lowering his strikeout rate from 33.9 percent to 27.1 percent. He is now slashing .181/.284/.307 with four doubles, 15 RBI and nine runs scored across 148 plate appearances. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Rebounds with strong outing in win
Mon, May 25, 2026, 8:53 PM
Lodolo (1-1) earned the win Monday against the Mets, allowing one run on six hits while striking out seven over six innings.
Analysis: Lodolo looked much sharper in his fourth start since returning from the injured list, throwing 65 of his 98 pitches for strikes while generating 15 whiffs. The left-hander held New York scoreless through five innings before Marcus Semien led off the sixth with a solo homer. Command had been a major issue during Lodolo's previous starts, where he allowed 12 runs across 15 innings with an 11:9 K:BB, but Monday he didn't issue a walk -- although he did plunk Carson Benge with pitches twice. Lodolo owns a 5.57 ERA and 1.38 WHIP through 21 innings and is slated to face Atlanta next. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Was to hit leadoff Sunday
Mon, May 25, 2026, 11:32 AM
Dunn was penciled in as the leadoff batter Sunday before weather postponed the game, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Dunn served as the leadoff batter in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader, becoming the fifth different Red to hit atop the order since manager Terry Francona pulled the plug on the slumping TJ Friedl. "I don't think we have one right now," Francona said of his leadoff hitter Saturday. Dunn was a key contributor in the win Saturday night and is pushing for a role as the team's primary right fielder. This, after Noelvi Marte, Rece Hinds and Will Benson failed to take hold. Dunn has also played center field, as Friedl has been out of the starting lineup more (seven times) than in it (five) over the last 12 contests. |
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Chase Petty Chase Petty Returned to minors
Mon, May 25, 2026, 8:11 AM
The Reds optioned Petty to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Analysis: Petty was up as the 27th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, getting charged with four runs over five frames as a spot starter in the night cap of the twin bill. He's permitted seven earned runs across 10.2 frames during his brief time with the Reds this season. Petty will now rejoin the rotation at Louisville. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Reds-Cardinals postponed Sunday
Sun, May 24, 2026, 1:26 PM
Singer and the Reds won't face the Cardinals on Sunday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Cincinnati.
Analysis: The two teams will make up the game as part of a split doubleheader Aug. 17. As a result of the postponement, the Reds plan to skip Singer's turn through the rotation, per C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. Singer now lines up to make his next start during the Reds' home series versus Atlanta next weekend. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Getting afternoon off
Sun, May 24, 2026, 11:46 AM
Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: After slugging home runs in both ends of Saturday's twin bill, Lowe will take a seat for the series finale while the Cardinals send lefty Brycen Mautz to the hill. The Reds recently welcomed Eugenio Suarez back from the injured list, but manager Terry Francona could continue to find regular room in the lineup at first base for Lowe against right-handed pitching while the 30-year-old is wielding a hot bat. Over the last week, Lowe has gone 8-for-22 with five extra-base hits, seven RBI and four runs. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Takes turn at leadoff
Sun, May 24, 2026, 9:34 AM
Dunn batted leadoff and went 2-for-6 with an RBI and a run scored in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against St. Louis. He batted seventh in the matinee and went 1-for-3.
Analysis: Dunn played hero in extra innings for Cincinnati. He made a sliding catch in the top of the 11th to save a run, and then walked off the Cardinals in the bottom of the inning when his fielder's choice against five infielders playing in plated the winning run. He got his first crack at leading off for the Reds, who have been cycling several bodies there after TJ Friedl was removed from those duties. Prior to Saturday's second game, Matt McLain, Will Benson and JJ Bleday have been deployed atop the order. Dunn has hit safely in six consecutive starts, going 10-for-23 with two extra-base hits and one RBI during that stretch. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Two-homer day in twin bill
Sun, May 24, 2026, 9:23 AM
Lowe homered in both ends of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. He went a combined 3-for-8 with two home runs and three RBI.
Analysis: Lowe started at first base in both games while Sal Stewart served as the designated hitter in the matinee and handled third base in the night cap. An injury to Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) should result in consistent playing time for Lowe at first base or DH against right-handers, while a combination of Stewart and Eugenio Suarez fill in at the hot corner. Lowe is up to eight home runs and 23 RBI over 38 games. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Goes deep in Game 2 of twin bill
Sat, May 23, 2026, 10:22 PM
De La Cruz went 2-for-8 with a home run, a walk and three RBI across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
Analysis: De La Cruz did all of his damage in the second of Saturday's two games, highlighted by a three-run homer in the fifth inning. It marked his ninth multi-hit effort in 21 May games, and he's now hitting .298 with 10 extra-base hits, 11 RBI and 11 runs scored during the month. For the year, the 24-year-old is slashing .288/.355/.529 with 12 home runs, 35 RBI, 37 runs scored and nine steals across 231 plate appearances. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Blows save Saturday
Sat, May 23, 2026, 10:16 PM
Santillan blew the save in the Reds' 7-6 extra-inning win over the Cardinals in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader. He allowed two runs on two hits and two walks with one strikeout in the ninth inning.
Analysis: Santillan got the ball with a two-run lead in the ninth inning and surrendered a leadoff homer before yielding the tying run on a two-out single. It continued a disastrous month for the 29-year-old, who owns a 14.21 ERA in May while allowing runs in six of eight appearances. For the year, he owns a 5.85 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 21:11 K:BB across 20 innings with two saves and 10 holds. |
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Chase Petty Chase Petty Allows four runs in spot start
Sat, May 23, 2026, 9:58 PM
Petty allowed four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out one over five innings in a no-decision against the Cardinals in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader.
Analysis: Making a spot start, Petty allowed a run in the second inning before surrendering a three-run homer to Jordan Walker in the sixth. He threw 40 of 62 pitches for strikes but induced only three whiffs while yielding 10 hard-hit balls. The 23-year-old has now allowed seven earned runs across 10.2 frames with the Reds while recording just two strikeouts. He'll likely return to Triple-A Louisville following Saturday's contest. |
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Jose Franco Jose Franco Sent back down
Sat, May 23, 2026, 4:26 PM
The Reds optioned Franco to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Analysis: Franco gave up three earned runs over two innings during the first half of Saturday's doubleheader, inflating his ERA to 5.40 through 16.2 frames in the big leagues this season. He'll be joined by Connor Phillips on the trip back to Louisville, and the Reds will bring up Zach Maxwell from Triple-A and activate Caleb Ferguson (oblique) from the IL to round out the active roster. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Homers in matinee
Sat, May 23, 2026, 4:25 PM
Lowe started at first base and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 9-1 loss to the Cardinals in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader.
Analysis: Lowe gave the Reds an early lead with his second-inning homer, but other than that, Cincinnati didn't put up much of fight. It was the seventh homer of the season for Lowe, who has hits in five consecutive starts, going 7-for-22 with three doubles, a home run and five RBI during that span. He could earn more playing time after the Reds placed third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) on the 10-day injured list Friday. Whether Sal Stewart moves from first to third or the recently activated Eugenio Suarez handles the hot corner, Lowe could see time at first base or DH. |
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Connor Phillips Connor Phillips Optioned to Louisville
Sat, May 23, 2026, 4:20 PM
The Reds optioned Phillips to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Analysis: After posting a 2.88 ERA through 25 innings last season, Phillips has struggled to the tune of a 5.53 ERA and 1.77 WHIP over 27.2 frames to begin the 2026 campaign, so the Reds will send him and Jose Franco down to the minors to right the ship. To fill the open roster spots, Caleb Ferguson (oblique) was activated from the IL, and Zach Maxwell was promoted from Louisville. |
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Zach Maxwell Zach Maxwell Up from Louisville
Sat, May 23, 2026, 4:14 PM
The Reds recalled Maxwell from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Analysis: Maxwell gave up four earned runs in just one inning during his season debut May 1, but he's since fired 7.1 shutout innings at Louisville while tallying 10 strikeouts. He'll get another look in the Reds' bullpen as a result, and the team will clear room for him on the active roster by sending down Connor Phillips and Jose Franco. |
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Caleb Ferguson Caleb Ferguson Back from injured list
Sat, May 23, 2026, 4:09 PM
The Reds reinstated Ferguson (oblique) from the injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Ferguson has been sidelined by an oblique strain since spring training. He began playing in rehab games in late April but has struggled, allowing 11 earned runs in just 7.2 innings split between Double-A and Triple-A. Despite his poor results, the Reds are comfortable adding him back to their bullpen and will likely look to use him in middle relief. |
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Chase Petty Chase Petty Added for spot start
Sat, May 23, 2026, 4:04 PM
The Reds added Petty to the active roster as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Petty will make his second big-league start of the season in the second game of Saturday's twin bill. He gave up three earned runs over 5.2 innings during his season debut against the Cubs on May 4 but owns a 6.32 ERA and 1.64 WHIP through 31.1 frames in Triple-A. He'll likely be sent back to Louisville following his appearance Saturday. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Taking seat in nightcap
Sat, May 23, 2026, 3:47 PM
Suarez isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Suarez went 0-for-2 with a walk during Cincinnati's 8-1 loss in the first half of Saturday's twin bill, and he'll get a chance to rest during the nightcap. JJ Bleday will work as the Reds' designated hitter while TJ Friedl, Blake Dunn and Will Benson start across the outfield. |
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