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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Sitting Friday Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 4:20 PM Marte is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics. Analysis: Marte will yield to Will Benson in right field on Friday for the second time in three games. Marte is in the midst of a 1-for-21 (.048) slump, and he's struck out 13 times during that stretch.
Yosver Zulueta Yosver Zulueta Pushed back to Triple-A Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 12:11 PM The Reds optioned Zulueta to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday. Analysis: With Graham Ashcraft (forearm) and Chase Burns (elbow) both returning from the injured list Thursday, the Reds will move Zulueta and Lyon Richardson to Triple-A in order to create roster space. Zulueta gave up two runs over two innings during his latest stint with Cincinnati, elevating his big-league ERA to 6.14 through 7.1 frames.
Graham Ashcraft Graham Ashcraft Makes return from IL Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 12:11 PM The Reds activated Ashcraft (forearm) from the 15-day injured list Thursday. Analysis: Ashcraft was shelved for the past two weeks with a right forearm strain, but he'll skip a rehab assignment and rejoin the Reds' bullpen for their weekend series against the Athletics. The right-hander has posted a 3.72 ERA and 56:24 K:BB over 58 innings in 2025 in his first season as a full-time reliever.
Chase Burns Chase Burns Activated from injured list Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 12:08 PM The Reds activated Burns (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Thursday. Analysis: Burns wound up missing a month of action with a Grade 1 right flexor strain. He did not go out on a rehab assignment, and the Reds' plan is to deploy the rookie flamethrower as a reliever down the stretch. While Burns is likely to be quite successful in a relief role, he will not be used as the team's closer, so it will be difficult for him to churn out much fantasy value in the final weeks.
Lyon Richardson Lyon Richardson Sent to Triple-A Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 12:07 PM The Reds optioned Richardson to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday. Analysis: Richardson will be sent down to the minors alongside Yosver Zulueta in order to make room on the active roster for Graham Ashcraft (forearm) and Chase Burns (elbow), both of whom returned from the injured list Thursday. Richardson, 25, surrendered three earned runs in one inning during his lone appearance since being promoted Sept. 3 and now carries a 4.54 ERA and 1.54 WHIP through 37.2 MLB frames.
Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Stars two straight games Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 7:31 AM Stephenson started at catcher and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Padres. Analysis: Stephenson, who recently returned from a fractured thumb, was in the starting lineup for a second straight game. It was the first time that he played in back-to-back contests since his return, and Stephenson operated as the catcher in both. Since returning, he's 2-for-14 with a double, a home run and four RBI over five games.
Miguel Andujar Miguel Andujar Limited by quad injury Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 6:44 AM Andujar has been limited to designated-hitter and pinch-hitting duties by a quad injury, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Andujar was a stellar under-the-radar trade deadline acquisition, rolling to a .388/.444/.673 slash line in his first 16 games with Cincinnati. It was at that time the quad injury popped up. This explains his limited usage the last few weeks, but the bat remains helpful. Andujar has gone 7-for-21 (.333) with three RBI and .772 OPS over the last eight contests. He also had the game-winning knock as a pinch hitter in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Padres.
Chase Burns Chase Burns Will return to bullpen Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 6:35 AM Burns (elbow) will initially pitch out of the bullpen upon his expected activation Friday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports. Analysis: Burns will be limited in his innings and usage but could make a serious impact as a reliever. The right-hander can pair a triple-digit fastball and wipeout slider in short outings. Burns has worked his way back from a flexor tendon strain that's kept him on the injured list since Aug. 15 (retroactive to Aug. 12).
Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Sitting again Wednesday Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 4:26 PM Steer isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against San Diego. Analysis: Despite going 4-for-10 with an RBI and five runs scored to begin the month, Steer will concede a second consecutive start at first base to Sal Stewart on Wednesday.
Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Tallies 27th save Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 11:20 PM Pagan secured the save Tuesday against the Padres, striking out one in a clean ninth inning. Analysis: It was Pagan's first save of the month of September and his 27th of the year. The 34-year-old right-hander has been rather shaky of late -- he has a 5.02 ERA in 15 appearances since the start of August -- but he appears to still have the trust of manager Terry Francona as the team's closer. Through 60.2 innings, Pagan has a 3.26 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 73:20 K:BB.
Zack Littell Zack Littell Bounces back in no-decision Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 11:10 PM Littell took a no-decision Tuesday against the Padres, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out four. Analysis: Tuesday's showing was a major improvement for Littell, who had matched a season worst with four home runs allowed his last time out. The veteran right-hander leads MLB with 34 homers given up in 2025, although he's served up just two long balls over four road starts since joining the Reds as opposed to six big flies across three home outings for Cincinnati. Littell's next appearance is slated for next week in St. Louis, where he'll take a 3.80 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 119:29 K:BB through 170.2 frames this year.
Austin Hays Austin Hays Absent from lineup Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 5:20 PM Hays isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus San Diego. Analysis: Hays will head to the bench Tuesday in the midst of a six-game hitting streak, giving Gavin Lux a chance to start in left field and bat fourth against right-hander Michael King.
Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Idle Tuesday Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 5:18 PM Steer isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres. Analysis: Steer will get a chance to regroup Tuesday after going 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts during Monday's series opener. Sal Stewart will fill the void at first base and bat second.
Chase Burns Chase Burns Slated to return Friday Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 5:37 PM The Reds intend to activate Burns (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Analysis: Burns was cleared to resume throwing in mid-August and progressed to facing live hitters in early September. He's in the final stages of his recovery from a Grade 1 right elbow strain, and the 22-year-old looks poised to skip a rehab assignment and return to the majors as long as he gets through Tuesday's bullpen session without suffering a setback, per Wittenmyer. Burns started in all eight of his appearances with the Reds prior to his injury and posted a 5.24 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 34.1 innings, but manager Terry Francona has hinted at Burns working out of the bullpen for the tail end of the season.
Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Resting Monday Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 4:43 PM Stephenson is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Padres on Monday. Analysis: Stephenson will be on the bench for Monday's series opener while Jose Trevino catches for Nick Lodolo. Stephenson has gone 1-for-5 with a run and two RBI in two games since returning from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Fans 12 in dominant win Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:39 PM Greene (6-4) allowed a run on one hit and two walks over seven innings Sunday, striking out 12 and earning a win over the Mets. Analysis: Greene gave up a solo homer to Brett Baty in the third inning but was otherwise untouchable in a huge win Sunday. It was Greene's longest start since April 13, and he tied his season high with 12 punchouts. He also matched his season best with 21 whiffs, including 11 with his fastball that averaged 100.2 mph. The flamethrowing righty now owns a 2.59 ERA with a 113:19 K:BB through 90.1 innings this season. Greene has produced a 2.35 ERA with a 40:5 K:BB in five appearances since returning from the injured list. He's currently lined up for a road matchup with the Athletics next weekend.
Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Escapes with save Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:30 PM Santillan allowed a run on two hits in one inning while earning a save over the Mts on Sunday. Analysis: Santillan coughed up a one-out solo homer to Juan Soto but hung on to finish off the 3-2 victory. It was Santillan's first save since August 19, and he's converted five of his eight chances this season. He now owns an impressive 2.63 ERA with a 66:25 K:BB through 65 frames. Emilio Pagan pitched Friday and Saturday, and he was not available during Sunday's win.
Jose Trevino Jose Trevino Returns to No. 2 role Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 12:56 PM Trevino is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. Analysis: On the bench for the second time in three days, Trevino is likely to see his playing time dwindle over the final few weeks of the season after top backstop Tyler Stephenson was reinstated from the injured list Friday. Trevino has produced at least one hit in each of his last three starts but has struggled on the whole since the All-Star break, slashing just .186/.226/.221 with no home runs or stolen bases.
Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Out of Sunday's lineup Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 11:53 AM Steer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets. Analysis: Steer missed a couple games earlier in the week due to a leg injury, and he'll return to the bench having gone 4-for-10 with a double and three walks in his first four games of September. Sal Stewart will step in at first base in the series finale for the Reds.
Austin Hays Austin Hays Goes deep in win Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 9:29 AM Hays went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Mets. Analysis: Hays swatted his 14th homer in the fourth inning, finishing off a stretch in which the Reds homered in three consecutive innings. It was his third homer in the last six games to go along with seven RBI during that stretch. Injuries impacted Hays' availability earlier this season, but he's tied for third on the team in home runs and alone in third in RBI (61) over 90 games.