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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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Brady Singer Brady Singer Delivers quality start Tuesday
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:07 AM
Singer didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the A's, giving up three runs on five hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: The veteran right-hander somewhat surprisingly stayed put at the trade deadline, and Singer celebrated remaining in Cincinnati by producing his eighth quality start of the season on 101 pitches (59 strikes). Singer has delivered quality starts in four of six trips to the mound since the beginning of July, posting a 3.72 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 32:14 K:BB in 36.1 innings over that stretch. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road this weekend against the Nationals. |
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Hector Rodriguez Hector Rodriguez Makes MLB debut
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 7:59 AM
Rodriguez started in right field and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Rodriguez was called up from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday and made his MLB debut. He nearly had his first major-league hit, but his shallow flare to left field was snared by A's shortstop Jacob Wilson. Rodriguez should get regular opportunities at both corner outfield spots as well as DH, which is open for a left-handed bat after the Reds traded Nathaniel Lowe to the Guardians on Monday. |
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Chase Petty Chase Petty Back up with big club
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 11:05 AM
The Reds recalled Petty from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Analysis: Petty will fill one of the vacant roster spots created at the trade deadline. The right-hander has collected a 4.50 ERA and 14:8 K:BB over 30 frames with the Reds this season and is capable of providing length out of the bullpen. |
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Hector Rodriguez Hector Rodriguez Called up from Louisville
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 10:43 AM
The Reds recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Analysis: After being added to the Reds' 40-man roster over the winter, Rodriguez has continued to impress with his slugging at Louisville this season. The 22-year-old has slashed .274/.347/.533 with 27 home runs -- second in the International League -- and six stolen bases across 104 games at Triple-A. With the Reds dealing away Nathaniel Lowe prior to Monday's deadline, the team has an opening in its everyday lineup, and the left-handed-hitting Rodriguez appears primed to get a look in the strong side of a platoon at designated hitter or at either corner-outfield spot. |
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Juan Brito Juan Brito In new organization
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 7:23 AM
The Guardians traded Brito to the Reds on Monday in exchange for cash.
Analysis: The Guardians designated Brito for assignment earlier in the day, but the Reds were willing to use a 40-man roster spot on Brito for the time being. More of a bat-first prospect than the typical Guardians middle infielder, Brito had been passed over in Cleveland, so a change of scenery is welcome. The 24-year-old switch hitter slashed .237/.351/.394 with nine home runs and seven steals in 83 games at Triple-A with the Guardians organization. |
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Dealt at deadline
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:59 PM
The Guardians traded Rivera to the Reds on Monday in exchange for Nathaniel Lowe, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Rivera, 19, got lit up in his lone start at Single-A, but he dominated the Arizona Complex League to the tune of a 2.44 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 70 strikeouts in 48 innings. The Venezuelan righty is undersized at 5-foot-10 but won't turn 20 until the offseason. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Heating up since break
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 7:11 AM
Stephenson went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run, two RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's 10-2 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Stephenson cracked his third home run in 12 games since the All-Star break and has hit safely in five straight contests. After he posted a .238/.319/.361 slash line in the first half, the catcher is rocking a second-half line of .359/.468/.744. For the Reds, Stephenson is heating up at the right time. He's one of seven players on the club with an expiring contract and boosted his value leading up to Monday's trade deadline. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Homers twice in five games
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 7:05 AM
Hayes went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 10-2 win over the Pirates. He was also hit by a pitch.
Analysis: Hayes homered for the second time in five games, giving him four over 58 contests. This was his first start in four games, as he's been sharing the hot corner with Eugenio Suarez. The Reds are likely to be sellers heading into Monday's trade deadline and have seven players on expiring contracts, including Suarez. Hayes could get more consistent at-bats if Cincinnati trades Suarez, but the former's unattractive .145 average makes him a difficult play in fantasy leagues. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Cruises to 13th win
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 9:28 PM
Burns (13-1) notched the win Sunday against the Pirates, allowing one run on two hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: Pittsburgh managed to scratch a run across in the fourth inning, but Burns was his usual dominant self otherwise Sunday. The first-time All-Star has now fanned at least six in 15 of his 21 starts this season, and he's remarkably worked at least five innings while giving up two runs or fewer in all but three of his outings. Burns has an exceptional 2.35 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 137:43 K:BB over 118.2 innings, but he has a tough test in Washington lined up for his next appearance. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Keeps rolling in rout
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 7:21 PM
Lowe went 3-for-4 with two RBI, two doubles, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-2 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: With Spencer Steer (wrist) on the injured list, Lowe is tearing the cover off the ball as of late. He's batting .352 over his last 14 games, racking up three homers, four doubles and 12 RBI covering 56 plate appearances during that span. Lowe is enjoying a productive first season overall with the Reds, slashing .266/.341/.480 with 12 long balls, 17 doubles and 37 RBI across 276 trips to the dish. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Rehab start set
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 3:47 PM
Lodolo (finger) is scheduled to throw 60-to-65 pitches during a rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: The left-hander threw 50 pitches during live batting practice Friday and will now shift his rehab to a game setting. Lodolo is utilizing a new grip on his breaking ball in an attempt to prevent the recurring blister issues on his left index finger. It's possible he needs only one start in the minors before coming off the injured list, which would allow him to re-enter Cincinnati's rotation as early as Aug. 11 against the White Sox. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Regains foothold in lineup
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 12:55 PM
Marte will start in right field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Marte will pick up a sixth consecutive start after going 4-for-19 with a double, an RBI, a run and an 0:7 BB:K over the Reds' previous five contests. He looks like he'll occupy a regular spot in the Cincinnati lineup in the wake of Spencer Steer's (wrist) recent move to the injured list. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez On bench Sunday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 10:16 AM
Suarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: The veteran slugger started the previous four games but will hit the bench Sunday while in the midst of a 2-for-26 slump, during which he has struck out 16 times. Nathaniel Lowe will step in as Cincinnati's designated hitter in place of Suarez for the series finale versus Pittsburgh. |
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