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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Activation coming Tuesday
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 3:22 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona confirmed that De La Cruz (hamstring) will be reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: After playing three rehab games at Triple-A Louisville over the weekend while going 2-for-8 with a home run and a walk, De La Cruz will get a chance to rest in Monday's opener versus Milwaukee before checking back into the lineup for the second game of the series. Once activated, De La Cruz should settle back into an everyday role at shortstop, pushing Matt McLain back to second base in the process. De La Cruz will wind up missing just over three weeks due to a right hamstring strain, which he sustained while running the bases in a May 31 game against Atlanta. |
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Edwin Arroyo Edwin Arroyo On bench Monday
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 2:18 PM
Arroyo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: The Reds will go with Spencer Steer and Matt McLain as their starters in the middle infield while Arroyo retreats to the bench for the series opener. Since being promoted from Triple-A Louisville on June 1, Arroyo has struggled to produce in a near-everyday role, slashing .240/.304/.280 with zero home runs or stolen bases across 56 plate appearances. With Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) expected to return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Arroyo could wind up heading back to Louisville in a corresponding move. |
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Zach Maxwell Zach Maxwell Dropped from bullpen
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 2:11 PM
The Reds optioned Maxwell to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Analysis: Maxwell will cede his spot on the active roster and in the Cincinnati bullpen to right-hander Pierce Johnson (elbow), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. During his latest stint in the majors, Maxwell made nine appearances and submitted a 7.00 ERA, 2.11 WHIP and 8:8 K:BB in nine innings while gathering one save and one hold. |
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Receives first MLB call-up
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 2:09 PM
The Reds selected Garcia's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Analysis: Cincinnati designated Chris Paddack for assignment to open up room on the roster and in the bullpen for Garcia, who had been one of Louisville's more dominant relief arms this season. The 31-year-old right-hander received his first big-league call-up after submitting a 3.03 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 54:12 K:BB in 35.2 innings. He'll likely begin his time in the majors as a lower-leverage arm, but Garcia could work his way up the bullpen depth chart quickly if he's able to maintain the impressive form he displayed at Triple-A. |
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Pierce Johnson Pierce Johnson Returns from IL
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 2:05 PM
The Reds reinstated Johnson (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Johnson gave up one run in a one-inning, 17-pitch rehab appearance with Triple-A Louisville on Friday, and that was apparently all the Reds needed to see from the right-hander on the farm before adding him back to their bullpen. Before hitting the shelf May 30 due to right elbow inflammation, Johnson had been working in a setup role for the Reds and posted a 3.27 ERA and 1.23 WHIP while collecting four holds, one save and two wins in 24 appearances. |
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Chris Paddack Chris Paddack DFA'd for second time in 2026
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 2:02 PM
The Reds designated Paddack for assignment Monday.
Analysis: The 30-year-old righty has now been booted off a 40-man roster for the second time this season, after the Marlins previously released him May 11. Paddack didn't perform any better during his five-week stint in Cincinnati and now owns a 0-7 record, 6.96 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 39:19 K:BB in 53 innings over 13 appearances (nine starts) between his two stops. Given the poor form he's displayed thus far, Paddack is unlikely to get claimed off waivers and could be headed for another release in the coming days. |
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Brandon Williamson Brandon Williamson Steps back on mound
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 11:20 AM
Williamson (shoulder) tossed a bullpen session Saturday, his first since landing on the injured list April 30, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Though Williamson is expected to remain out through the All-Star break, he's making progress with his throwing program at the Reds' facility in Arizona and could be ready to start facing hitters within the next two or three weeks. Williamson posted a 6.11 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 28 innings over six starts with Cincinnati before being deactivated due to left shoulder fatigue. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Goes yard in win
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 9:36 AM
Stephenson went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: Stephenson erased New York's early lead and then some with a three-run blast in the fourth inning. It was the sixth homer of the season for the catcher, who is having a sub-standard season at the plate overall but is showing life in June. Stephenson, who entered June with a .199 average and .625 OPS, is batting .250 with .707 OPS this month. |
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Pierce Johnson Pierce Johnson Returning Monday
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 9:28 AM
Johnson (elbow) is set to be activated from the 15-day injured list Monday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson rejoined the Reds on Sunday and will be available out of the bullpen this week after making a lone rehab appearance at Triple-A Louisville. The right-hander threw 17 pitches for Louisville on Friday, allowing one run on two hits while striking out one batter. |
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Set to be called up Monday
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 9:43 PM
Garcia is expected to be called up from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Garcia is on track to make his major-league debut during the Reds' three-game series at home against the Brewers beginning Monday. The 31-year-old has posted a 3.03 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 54 strikeouts over 35.2 innings in 21 appearances, including two starts, with Louisville this season. Garcia will provide Cincinnati with another right-handed option out of the bullpen versus Milwaukee. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Locks down two-inning save
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 4:30 PM
Santillan earned the save in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Yankees, striking out one over two perfect innings.
Analysis: Santillan was impressive Sunday, turning in his first multi-inning effort of the season to lock down his fifth save. After a rough stretch earlier this year, Santillan's now turned in seven straight scoreless appearances, allowing just four hits while striking out six across seven innings in that span. Overall, his ERA sits at 5.10 with a 1.40 WHIP and 28:13 K:BB across 30 innings. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Notches ninth win
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 4:21 PM
Burns (9-1) earned the win Sunday over the Yankees, allowing a run on five hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Burns turned in another strong outing Sunday, with New York's lone run coming on Ben Rice's home run in the third inning. The 23-year-old Burns has now held opponents to two runs or fewer while going at least five innings in each of his last 12 starts -- he's gone 8-0 with a 2.05 ERA across 70.1 innings in that span. Burns' ERA is down to 2.00 through 15 starts (85.2 innings) this season with a 1.05 WHIP and 102:29 K:BB. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, currently lined up to come on the road against the Pirates next weekend. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Due back Tuesday
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 1:09 PM
De La Cruz (hamstring) is scheduled to return from the IL on Tuesday against the Brewers, Charlie Goldsmith reports.
Analysis: There was some discussion about De La Cruz returning for the start of the Reds' series against the Brewers on Monday, but instead he'll be activated for the final two games of the set before a team off day Thursday. The star shortstop's return will bump Matt McLain back to second base, where he'll have to compete for playing time with Spencer Steer and rookie Edwin Arroyo. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Heading to bench for series finale
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 9:22 AM
McLain is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Spencer Steer and Edwin Arroyo will serve as the Reds' starters in the middle infield while McLain gets a breather in the series finale. McLain had started 13 straight games, slashing .233/.365/.512 with three home runs, four stolen bases, four RBI and eight runs during that stretch. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Creates separation in win
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 9:14 AM
Steer went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 10-2 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: Steer broke open a close game in the fifth inning by taking Will Warren deep to give the Reds a 6-1 lead. It was the 12th home run of the season for Steer, who has hit a rough patch at the plate this month. He's batted just .067 (3-for-45) over the last 14 contests. There is a silver lining, however, as all three hits have left the park, and Steer's knocked in eight runs during the slump. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Feels good following live BP
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 8:54 AM
Pagan (hamstring) threw 20 pitches and used his entire repertoire in a live batting practice session/simulated game Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: This was Pagan's first time facing live hitters since landing on the injured list in May, and the right-hander was ebullient following the session. "The fastball command was good, stuff was good. Physically, I felt strong. I'm really happy with how it went," Pagan said. "I felt like I could have thrown probably another 15-20 more, too. I felt like I was getting stronger as I went. That's a good sign." Next up for Cincinnati's closer is another live BP session Monday, which could lead to a rehab assignment, according to Reds manager Terry Francona. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Powers rout with six RBI
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:10 PM
Stewart went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and six RBI in Saturday's 10-2 rout over the Yankees.
Analysis: The rookie slugger struck out in his first plate appearance but tormented New York the rest of the afternoon, putting a two-run double off the left-field wall in the third inning and adding a sacrifice fly in the fifth. Stewart wrapped up his big day with a bases-loaded two-bagger to the left-center gap in the eighth. The six RBI tied his career high, a mark he first set April 15 against the Giants, and through 75 contests this season he's slashing .252/.346/.457 with 14 homers, 11 steals, 40 runs and 53 RBI. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Stifles Yankees for fifth win
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:05 PM
Abbott (5-4) picked up the win in Saturday's 10-2 rout of the Yankees, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: The southpaw served up a solo shot to Paul Goldschmidt in the first inning, but Abbott shut down the home side from there and got plenty of run support before exiting after 97 pitches (59 strikes). It was his first win since May 20, but Abbott has given up three runs or fewer in 10 straight trips to the mound, a stretch in which he's delivered a 2.41 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 45:26 K:BB over 56 innings. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, which is set to come on the road next weekend in Pittsburgh. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Idle Saturday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:16 AM
Suarez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: Suarez will move to the bench Saturday after going 1-for-4 with three strikeouts during Friday's loss. His absence will put Nathaniel Lowe at the DH spot and Spencer Steer at first base, allowing Noelvi Marte to pick up a start in right field. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Getting breather Saturday
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 9:13 AM
Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Analysis: After going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Friday night, Stephenson will get a break during Saturday's day game. Jose Trevino will start behind the plate and bat eighth. |
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