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Brady Singer Brady Singer Struggles with control in loss
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 10:26 PM
Singer (5-10) took the loss against Cleveland on Wednesday, allowing four runs (all unearned) on six hits and four walks while striking out three across 4.1 innings.
Analysis: After a nice streak of three starts of more than six innings, Singer stumbled in the 6-1 loss to the Guardians, only throwing 58 of his 100 pitches for strikes and walking two people home. The righty had not had an outing this short since June. Singer has now tied for the MLB-lead with 10 losses on the year, even though his stats are not so bad. The 29-year-old now sits at a 4.35 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 107.2 innings so far this season. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Sitting against left-hander
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 4:03 PM
Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.
Analysis: After going 5-for-12 with a double, two RBI and a run scored while starting in the Reds' last three games, the left-handed-hitting Lowe will head to the bench while the Guardians send southpaw Joey Cantillo to the bump. Sal Stewart will move across the diamond to replace Lowe at first base while Ke'Bryan Hayes picks up a start at third base. |
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Jose Franco Jose Franco Heading back to Triple-A
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 3:06 PM
The Reds optioned Franco (elbow) to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
Analysis: Franco will report back to Triple-A after he served as the Reds' 27th man for Wednesady's doubleheader with the Guardians. He was active for Game 2 of the twin bill and worked in bulk relief in the Reds' 2-0 victory, earning his first big-league win while striking out two and allowing one hit and two walks over 3.2 scoreless frames before exiting in the seventh inning due to right elbow discomfort. He'll likely undergo further testing before the Reds have a better idea regarding the extent of his injury, but Franco could be at risk of landing on Louisville's 7-day injured list if he isn't ready to go for his next turn through the rotation. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Sitting versus southpaw
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 2:07 PM
Bleday is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Guardians.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Bleday plays against most southpaws, but he will begin Wednesday's game on the bench as the Guardians send lefty Joey Cantillo to the hill. Ivan Johnson will cover left field for the Reds. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Seeing more time in CF
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 8:03 AM
Myers went a combined 3-for-6 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against Cleveland.
Analysis: Myers started in center field for both ends of the doubleheader and made a fourth consecutive start there. Reds manager Terry Francona alluded to Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News that the backup outfielder could see more time as a starter in the second half. "You'll probably see him play more than he was," Francona said. "The hard part is he does such a good job being that righty off the bench, kind of a weapon. But where we're at right now, you'll probably see him play more than he did before." The Reds are dealing with several injuries to players that could defend center field, including Blake Dunn (elbow), Matt McLain (calf) and Spencer Steer (wrist). TJ Friedl will also get starts there. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Homers in nightcap
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:50 AM
Bleday went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 2-0 win over the Guardians in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.
Analysis: After going 0-for-5 in the matinee, Bleday launched a solo home run in the first inning of the nightcap, which is all the Reds would need. It was the 18th homer of the season for Bleday, who should spark interest from playoff contenders leading up to next week's trade deadline. The outfielder has a career-high .807 OPS through 78 games for Cincinnati, which is five games out of the wild-card hunt and last in the NL Central. |
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Ivan Johnson Ivan Johnson Swipes two bags in Tuesday's start
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:39 PM
Johnson went 1-for-2 with a walk and two stolen bases in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Analysis: Getting the start at second base and batting seventh in the nightcap, Johnson swiped both his bags after an eighth-inning walk as he tried to produce an insurance run in a 2-0 victory. It was only Johnson's second big-league start since making his debut for the Reds on June 30, and the hit and stolen bases were the first of his career. Edwin Arroyo has been scuffling of late, but any chance for Johnson to see more opportunities at the keystone will likely disappear once Matt McLain (calf) returns from the IL. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Collects 11th save
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:33 PM
Pagan recorded his 11th save of the season in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, giving up a hit and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: The veteran righty completed a combined shutout for the Reds staff that featured five different pitchers, as the group combined to allow just three singles. Pagan has converted all five of his save chances since coming off the IL at the beginning of July, and on the month he's produced a 2.46 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB over 7.1 innings. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Powers offense in Tuesday's matinee
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:30 PM
Stewart went 2-for-3 with two walks, a home run, three RBI and a stolen base in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Analysis: The 22-year-old got the Reds on the board with a solo shot off Slade Cecconi in the third inning before driving in two more runs in the fourth with a single. The steal was Stewart's first since June 16 and 12th of the season, but he's gone yard three times in the last eight contests to reach 22 on the year. After going 0-for-3 in the nightcap, Stewart sports a .254/.332/.475 slash line through 106 contests with 56 runs and 79 RBI. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Hurt by defense in no-decision
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:26 PM
Burns didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, allowing five runs (one earned) on five hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The matinee got off to a disastrous start for Burns and the Reds, as an Edwin Arroyo error helped prolong the frame and eventually set up a grand slam by Kyle Manzardo. The right-hander kept his cool and shut Cleveland down for the next three frames, exiting after 89 pitches (58 strikes) with the score tied 5-5. Burns still hasn't been saddled with a loss since April 10, and over nine starts since the beginning of June he's gone 5-0 with a 2.98 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 56:21 K:BB over 48.1 innings. He'll look to stay sharp in his next outing, which is currently scheduled to come at home this weekend against the Pirates. |
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Jose Franco Jose Franco Exits early with injury
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 7:59 PM
Franco was removed from Tuesday night's contest against the Guardians in the seventh inning with an apparent injury, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Franco pitched 3.2 scoreless innings, surrendering one hit and two walks while striking out two batters before his departure. The 25-year-old was able to get Austin Hedges to pop out for the second out in the top of the seventh, but Franco immediately motioned to the dugout after his final pitch. More information on his status will likely be provided in the near future. |
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Edwin Arroyo Edwin Arroyo On bench for Game 2 on Tuesday
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 4:39 PM
Arroyo is not the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians.
Analysis: Arroyo went 1-for-4 with a RBI single and scored a run but also committed a key error at second base in a 6-5 loss during the matinee. As he rests on the bench during the second part of the twin bill, Ivan Johnson has the start at second and is batting seventh. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Idle for Tuesday's nightcap
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 4:35 PM
Stephenson is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians.
Analysis: Jose Trevino is receiving catching duties and batting eighth during the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. Stephenson went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and scored a run in a Game 1 6-5 loss. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Resting in second game of twin bill
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 4:29 PM
Suarez is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians.
Analysis: Suarez started in the first part of the doubleheader Tuesday, which was a 6-5 loss to the Guardians, and he went 0-for-4. He'll rest during the nightcap with Sal Stewart featuring as the designated hitter and Ke'Bryan Hayes starting at third base. |
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Caleb Ferguson Caleb Ferguson Opening nightcap
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 4:08 PM
Ferguson will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: It will be the first start since 2023 with the Dodgers for Ferguson, who has a 3.86 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB across 21 innings for the Reds this season. The left-hander will likely cover only an inning or two before turning things over to the Cincinnati bullpen. Jose Franco, who is serving as the 27th man for the twin bill, could operate as the bulk reliever. |
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Jose Franco Jose Franco Serving as 27th man on roster
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:55 AM
The Reds recalled Franco from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Franco will be available for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians as the 27th man on the roster. The right-hander tossed six shutout innings in his last start at Louisville and could serve as the bulk reliever for the Reds in Tuesday's nightcap. Franco has made nine appearances out of the Cincinnati bullpen in 2026, posting a 5.40 ERA and 13:14 K:BB over 16.2 innings. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Making next start Wednesday
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:24 AM
Singer is slated to start Wednesday's series finale against the Guardians in Cincinnati, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Heading into the week, the Reds had confirmed Singer as their starter for the middle game of the series with the Guardians, but he'll wind up getting pushed back a day in the schedule after a rainout Monday created a doubleheader Tuesday. A candidate to be moved ahead of next Monday's trade deadline, Singer has bounced back from a rocky start to the season by going 3-4 with a 2.92 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 52:16 K:BB In 52.1 innings over nine starts since the beginning of June. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Sitting out first game
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:19 AM
Marte is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Analysis: Marte will likely see the bulk of the starts in right field for the Reds following the injury to Spencer Steer (wrist), but he'll take a seat in the first game of Tuesday's twin bill. JJ Bleday will play right field and TJ Friedl will be in left field for the afternoon tilt. |
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Julian Aguiar Julian Aguiar Back on IL at Triple-A
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:13 AM
Triple-A Louisville placed Aguiar on the 7-day injured list July 21 due to an unspecified injury.
Analysis: Aguiar is on the shelf for the second time this season, after Louisville previously deactivated him April 9 before reinstating him June 4. Through 11 starts at Triple-A this season, Aguiar has submitted a 6.23 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 43:29 K:BB in 43.1 innings. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Completes another side session
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 8:51 AM
Lodolo (finger) threw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Lodolo, who is on the mend from a blister on his left index finger, has now completed two side sessions since landing on the injured list July 12. In an effort to combat further recurrences of blisters, Lodolo has been testing out a new grip for his breaking pitches, and he's thus far experienced no issues since he resumed throwing. Lodolo will likely need to face hitters and potentially make a rehab start before returning from the IL. |
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