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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Clouts 25th homer
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 4:44 PM
Stewart went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Stewart launched the first of two Cincinnati homers in the fourth inning to erase an Athletics lead. It was the 25th knock of the season for Stewart, who's gone deep six times and driven in 22 runs over 19 games since the All-Star break. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Goes deep in win
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 4:39 PM
Stephenson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Stephenson's homer in the bottom of the fourth inning tied the game at 3-3 after the A's took a lead in the top half of the frame. It was the fourth home run in the last 13 contests and 10th of the season for the pending free agent catcher, who has burnished his market value since the break. In 14 second-half games, Stephenson has slashed .319/.418/.702 with seven walks, four homers, six doubles, nine RBI and nine runs scored. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Closing in on 20 homers
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 4:31 PM
De La Cruz went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: De La Cruz jumped on the second pitch he saw to give the Reds an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. It was the 19th of the season for De La Cruz, who's seeking a third consecutive 20-homer campaign. He's slashing a career-best .276/.356/.501 for the season along with 18 doubles, five triples, 19 homers and 53 RBI through 95 games. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Returns to 20-homer club
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 4:19 PM
Bleday went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Athletics. He was also caught stealing.
Analysis: Bleday's seventh-inning homer was the last of Cincinnati's four solo homers on the day. It turned out to be the game-deciding run. It was the 20th home run of the season for Bleday, who whacked 20 while with the Athletics in 2024 before dropping to 14 last season. He has a .230/.344/.470 slash line, numbers that have been squelched by a persistent low BABIP (.236). |
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Brock Burke Brock Burke Escapes with second save
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 2:50 PM
Burke secured the save against the Athletics on Thursday, allowing two runs on two hits and no walks in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: The Reds had to turn elsewhere in Thursday's save situation -- closer Emilio Pagan was likely unavailable after working each of the past two days. Burke, who has operated primarily as a setup man, was called upon and needed every bit of the 6-3 lead he was granted, serving up a two-run shot to Brian Serven before closing it out. The southpaw is now 2-for-2 in save chances this season, holding a 2.73 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 51:31 K:BB with 13 holds over 56 innings. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Holds on for quality start in win
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 2:37 PM
Abbott (6-7) earned the win against the Athletics on Thursday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks in 6.2 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Abbott was efficient Thursday, firing 62 of his 88 pitches for strikes, and he hung in there for a quality start after giving up each of his three runs in the fourth inning. It was the longest outing of the season as well for the southpaw, who has turned in three quality starts in his past four outings. Abbott will take a 3.92 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and a troubling 99:61 K:BB over 128.2 frames into his next scheduled appearance on the road against the White Sox. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Moved to 60-day IL
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 1:52 PM
The Reds transferred Dunn (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.
Analysis: The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of waiver claim Ron Marinaccio. Dunn underwent season-ending internal brace surgery on his right elbow earlier this week. |
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Chase Solesky Chase Solesky Scooped up by Reds
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 1:52 PM
The Reds claimed Solesky off waivers from the Rays on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville.
Analysis: Solesky was removed from Tampa Bay's 40-man roster Monday after the team acquired Tyler Wells from the Orioles ahead of the trade deadline. Now in a new organization, Solesky will stay put at Triple-A level, where he's accumulated a 7.03 ERA and 1.71 WHIP over 56.1 innings this season. |
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Ron Marinaccio Ron Marinaccio Claimed by Cincinnati
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 1:50 PM
The Reds claimed Marinaccio off waivers from the Pirates on Thursday.
Analysis: Marinaccio has logged a 4.99 ERA and 42:20 K:BB over 52.1 innings across 37 appearances between the Padres and Pirates this season. The 31-year-old does not have minor-league options remaining, so he will report directly to the Reds and join their relief corps. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Rejoining rotation Tuesday
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 11:57 AM
Reds manager Terry Francona said that Lodolo (finger) will return from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday's road game against the White Sox, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Lodolo will be making his first appearance in the majors since he landed on the 15-day injured list shortly before the All-Star break due to a recurring blister issue on his left index finger. Since that IL move, Lodolo has been using a modified grip for his curveball as he aims to put his blister problems behind him. In his lone rehab start, the southpaw allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings for Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. He threw 65 pitches in the outing, so Lodolo won't be fully stretched out when he faces the Pale Hose. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene 'Slim chance' of return this season
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 11:52 AM
Reds manager Terry Francona said Thursday that there's "probably a slim chance" Greene (elbow) pitches again this season, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Greene felt discomfort in his right elbow during a bullpen session Tuesday and was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. He will receive a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Thursday before more is known about the hurler's long-term prognosis. Greene didn't make his 2026 debut until early July following surgery in March to have bone chips removed from his right elbow, and he also had Tommy John surgery back in 2019. It's unclear whether another operation is possible, but even if Greene is prescribed rest, he can be dropped in redraft leagues. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte In lineup against lefty
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 6:52 AM
Marte started in right field and went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Marte singled and scored in the second inning before driving in the game-winning run on a sacrifice fly in the sixth. He returned to the lineup after being held out against a right-hander Tuesday, when the Reds used rookie call-up Hector Rodriguez in right field. The left-handed batting Rodriguez is considered a top prospect in the organization and could emerge as the strong side of a platoon in right field while Spencer Steer (wrist) is on the injured list. After an initial burst of production when recalled in June (.913 OPS in 12 games), Marte's bat has languished since with a .173/.212/.296 slash line over 30 games since June 22. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Logs 4.1 innings in rehab start
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 6:39 AM
Lodolo (finger) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings for Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
Analysis: Lodolo threw 65 pitches (37 strikes), a count that was right around the projected range for the left-hander. Depending on how feels following the outing, he could return to the big leagues, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Reds manager Terry Francona said Lodolo "looked OK" and was hitting 94 to 95 mph. What many observers were interested in was his curveball, which has been the source of recurring blisters throughout Lodolo's career. He tested a modified grip successfully last week and threw 15 curves Wednesday for seven strikes, two swings and one whiff. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Appointment scheduled for elbow
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 4:11 PM
Greene will visit Dr. Neal El Attrache in Los Angeles on Thursday for his right elbow injury, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Greene felt discomfort in his throwing elbow after Tuesday's side session, which prompted the Reds to place him on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. He opened the year on the IL after having bone chips removed from his right elbow in March and didn't make his 2026 debut until early July. Thursday's scheduled visit in Los Angeles will determine Greene's recovery timeline for the rest of the season. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Sent to IL with sore elbow
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 3:58 PM
Cincinnati placed Greene on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to right elbow soreness.
Analysis: Greene's 2026 debut with the Reds was delayed until July 4 after he required surgery in mid-March to remove bone chips from his right elbow. After posting a 6.83 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 33:9 K:BB in 27.2 innings over his first five starts, Greene has been shut down yet again due to an elbow issue. He'll likely be sent in for further testing before the Reds have a better idea of how much time he'll miss, but it's reasonable to expend the right-hander to be out beyond the 15-day minimum. Cincinnati recalled reliever Luis Mey from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move but will need to fill Greene's spot in the rotation later in the week. |
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Luis Mey Luis Mey Recalled from Louisville
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 3:50 PM
Cincinnati recalled Mey from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
Analysis: Mey will be up with the Reds for the third time this season after posting a 7.27 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 14:10 K:BB in 8.2 innings over seven appearances between his prior two stints in the big leagues. He'll likely be ticketed for a low-leverage role out of the bullpen. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Drawing third straight start
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 2:17 PM
Hayes will start at third base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: Hayes will pick up his third straight start at third base while Sal Stewart moves across the diamond and Eugenio Suarez settles in as the Reds' designated hitter. With the Reds recently placing Spencer Steer (wrist) on the injured list and trading away Nathaniel Lowe prior to Monday's deadline, Hayes' outlook for playing time has improved, but he's not necessarily locked in as an everyday player. Hayes is sitting on a dismal .444 OPS over 166 plate appearances this season, and if the Reds prefer to prioritize offense over defense, they could scale back his opportunities and have Suarez play third base more regularly while opening up more reps at DH for rookie Hector Rodriguez. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn On mend from internal brace surgery
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 2:10 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said Wednesday that the surgery Dunn underwent on his right elbow was an internal brace procedure, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Dunn was already presumed to be out for the season once he had his surgery Monday, though it wasn't known at the time what type or procedure he underwent. With the skipper confirming that Dunn had an internal brace surgery, the outfielder is expected to face a recovery timeline of around six months. With that timetable in mind, Dunn will likely face some restrictions at the start of spring training in February, and it wouldn't be surprising if he requires a brief stint on the injured list to begin the season. The 27-year-old had settled in as the Reds' primary center fielder before going down with the elbow injury in late June and finishing his 2026 campaign with a .282/.335/.387 slash line, two home runs, six steals, 20 runs and seven RBI in 38 games. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Resting Wednesday
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 2:03 PM
Stephenson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Analysis: After going 0-for-4 in Tuesday's matchup with the A's, Stephenson will ride the pine for the second contest of a three-game set. Jose Trevino will be behind the plate and bat seventh for Cincinnati. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Collects sixth straight save
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:10 AM
Pagan gave up two hits and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday, recording his 12th save of the season in a 5-4 win over the A's.
Analysis: The veteran righty has been locked in since recovering from a hamstring strain and coming off the IL at the beginning of July. Over his last 11 appearances and 10.1 innings, Pagan has produced a 1.74 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 16:2 K:BB while converting all six of his save chances and adding two wins to his ledger. |
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