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Brandon Williamson Brandon Williamson Shaky in loss to Tampa
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 3:29 PM
Williamson (2-2) took the loss Wednesday as the Reds were downed 6-1 by the Rays, coughing up five runs on seven hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: A third-inning solo shot by Junior Caminero marked the only extra-base hit off Williamson, but the southpaw has trouble putting hitters away and tossed 54 strikes among his 87 pitches. He's failed to last five innings in three of his five starts so far this season, producing a 5.40 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 15:16 K:BB over 25 innings, and with Nick Lodolo (blister) getting close to making his 2026 debut, Williamson's time in the rotation could be nearing its end. |
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Rece Hinds Rece Hinds Giving way to Benson on Wednesday
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 9:59 AM
Hinds is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Though he appears to have overtaken Will Benson as the Reds' primary right fielder, Hinds will hit the bench Wednesday after four straight starts. Since being called up from Triple-A Louisville on April 14, Hinds has slashed .125/.185/.208 with five RBI and two runs in seven games. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Receiving breather Wednesday
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 9:57 AM
Stephenson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Stephenson had started behind the plate in each of the Reds' last five games, so he'll get some rest Wednesday while Cincinnati closes out its series with a day game after a night game. P.J. Higgins will handle catching duties for the Reds. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Resting Wednesday
Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 9:55 AM
Hayes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
Analysis: Hayes will hit the bench after going 2-for-12 with a solo home run, two walks and an additional run while starting in the Reds' last four games. Eugenio Suarez will replace Hayes at third base in the series finale. |
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Jose Trevino Jose Trevino Could rejoin team Wednesday
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:42 PM
Trevino (back) could be activated Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Trevino has ramped up his activity since last Friday, when he caught in the bullpen and hit in a batting cage. He caught a simulated inning Monday and was one of the batters Nick Lodolo (finger) faced in a sim game Tuesday. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Nears rehab assignment
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:32 PM
Lodolo (finger) threw 50 pitches over three innings in a simulated game Tuesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: This was the latest successful step for Lodolo, who had a promising two-inning sim game last week as part of his return from a blister on his left index finger. The left-hander was able to test the skin on his finger by throwing sliders -- the pitch that caused the blister during spring training -- in the bullpen but did not throw it when facing batters. The next step for Lodolo is a rehab assignment that's expected to begin with High-A Dayton on Sunday, when he'll further test the slider and is scheduled for four innings. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Double, stolen base in win
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:18 PM
McLain went 2-for-6 with an RBI double, stolen base and one run scored in Tuesday's 12-6 win over the Rays.
Analysis: After a big spring training, McLain has scuffled at the plate to begin the 2026 campaign. Tuesday marked his first multi-hit game since April 9, and the second baseman is still looking for his first home run. He's hit safely in three straight games now and has doubled in both contests against the Rays to begin the week. McLain is slashing .198/.330/.256 with five doubles, four RBI, 10 runs scored, four stolen bases and a 15:25 BB:K across 103 trips to the plate. He's remained in the two hole in the Cincinnati lineup despite the early-season struggles. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Homers, scores four runs in win
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:11 PM
Myers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, three walks and four runs scored in Tuesday's 12-6 win over the Rays.
Analysis: Myers went back-to-back with Ke'Bryan Hayes in the top of the second inning against lefty Steven Matz, as both hitters swatted their first homers of the season. Myers has been seeing regular playing time against left-handed pitching and hit leadoff for the second time this season Tuesday. The 30-year-old is slashing .258/.395/.355 with the one homer, three RBI, seven runs scored, one stolen base and a 6:6 BB:K across 38 plate appearances. Myers has at least one hit in three of his five starts. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Drives in three Tuesday
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:05 PM
Stewart went 2-for-4 with a walk, stolen base and three RBI in Tuesday's 12-6 win over the Rays.
Analysis: Stewart walked and stole his sixth base of the season in the top of the first inning. He later singled home a pair and had a sacrifice fly, driving in his league-leading 24th runs of the season. Stewart has gone 4-for-8 with one home run, five RBI, two steals and two runs scored in two games against the Rays to begin the week. He now has eight multi-hit games this season and is slashing .299/.394/.632 with eight homers, 24 RBI, 17 runs scored, six stolen bases and a 5:18 BB:K across 104 plate appearances. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Drills two homers in win Tuesday
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 9:58 PM
De La Cruz went 3-for-6 with two home runs, five RBI, one stolen base and three runs scored in Tuesday's 12-6 win over the Rays.
Analysis: De La Cruz's fingerprints were all over this offensive outburst for Cincinnati. Batting right-handed, he smacked a two-run homer off Steven Matz in the first inning. De La Cruz stole his sixth base of the season in the sixth and later took position player Ben Williamson deep from the left side of the plate in the ninth. De La Cruz hit five homers off left-handed pitching all of last season and has already matched that total in 2026. The 24-year-old is slashing .276/.343/571 with eight home runs, 18 RBI, 21 runs scored, six stolen bases and a 10:31 BB:K across 108 plate appearances. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Fans eight in second win
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 9:52 PM
Burns (2-1) picked up the win Tuesday against the Rays, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks with eight strikeouts across 5.2 innings.
Analysis: Burns had his elite stuff working Tuesday, as he cruised through five relatively easy innings before the Tampa Bay lineup turned over for a third time in the bottom of the sixth inning when Jonathan Aranda tagged Burns for a two-run homer. The 23-year-old Burns has struggled a bit with his command at times this season, but there's no denying his swing-and-miss upside. Through five starts, Burns has a 2.57 ERA and 30:11 K:BB across 28 innings. His next start should come at home against the Rockies next week. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Knocks out eighth homer
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 11:03 AM
Stewart went 2-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and a stolen base during Monday's 6-1 win over the Rays.
Analysis: Stewart hit his eighth homer of the season in the first inning, a 424-foot shot to center. His eight homers are tied for third in MLB, behind just Aaron Judge and Yordan Alvarez. After belting five homers in just 58 plate appearances during his 2025 MLB debut campaign and adding eight through 98 PAs this season, Stewart is impressively leaving the yard once every 12 trips to the batter's box thus far in his brief MLB career. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Notches third win
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 10:52 AM
Lowder (3-1) picked up the win Monday against the Rays after giving up one run on five hits and two walks with three strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: The right-hander delivered a second straight quality start and third overall of the campaign, while limiting Tampa Bay to a single first-inning run during Monday's comfortable victory. Lowder has already set a career high with three wins and has enjoyed a productive start to the campaign with a 3.10 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 18:9 K:BB across 29 innings. |
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Caleb Ferguson Caleb Ferguson Throws sim game Monday
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 7:26 AM
Ferguson (oblique) threw 16 pitches in a one-inning simulated game Monday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ferguson is scheduled to follow up Monday's session with another one Friday. If all goes well Friday, Ferguson will likely begin a rehab assignment of at least six appearances. The left-hander has been battling the injury since mid-March. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Will throw Tuesday
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 7:20 AM
Lodolo (finger) is scheduled to throw a three-inning simulated game Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Lodolo, who threw a two-inning sim game last Friday, will increase his activity Tuesday. The left-hander has been dealing with a blister on his left index finger since late in spring training. |
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Jose Trevino Jose Trevino More baseball activity
Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 7:13 AM
Trevino (back) caught a live batting practice session Monday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Trevino is ramping up his baseball activity after catching simulated innings and hitting in a cage last Friday. Next up for the catcher will be standing in the batter's box Tuesday against rehabbing starter Nick Lodolo (finger). |
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Graham Ashcraft Graham Ashcraft Earns save with ABS assist
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 7:28 AM
Ashcraft walked one and struck out one over a scoreless 10th inning to earn the save in Sunday's 7-4 win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Cincinnati closer Emilio Pagan was unable to lock down the win in the ninth, necessitating Ashcraft's appearance in the extra frame. His final pitch was originally called a ball but was overturned on an ABS challenge for strike three and earned the reliever his first career save. Ashcraft, who has a 1.50 ERA with 14 strikeouts and six holds over 12 innings, is a key component of what has been MLB's best bullpen in terms of ERA (2.31 over 85.2 innings). |
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Rece Hinds Rece Hinds Adds insurance runs
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 7:20 AM
Hinds went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the Twins.
Analysis: Hinds gave the Reds a cushion in the top of the 10th inning, when he delivered a two-run double. The outfielder, who was called up from Triple-A Louisville last Tuesday, has had an impact on two consecutive wins. On Saturday, he snapped an 0-for-28 slide in the majors dating back to last season when he drove in a run and scored in a 5-4 win. The righty-batter is sharing right field with Will Benson, and it's not a strict platoon. Four of Hinds' five starts have come against right-handers. |
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TJ Friedl TJ Friedl Sparks offense in comeback win
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 6:55 PM
Friedl went 2-for-5 with a double, three RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the Twins.
Analysis: Friedl flipped the game in the top of the ninth inning, giving the Reds a 4-3 lead on a bases-clearing double. It was the first extra-base hit of the season for the 30-year-old, who entered the contest in an 0-for-10 slump across his previous three games. He's struggled overall so far, slashing .154/.267/.167 with four RBI and seven runs scored across 92 plate appearances, but has contributed four steals. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Logs quality start in no-decision
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 6:19 PM
Singer did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the Twins, allowing three runs on five hits and four walks with two strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Singer allowed runs in the first and third innings but battled despite not having his best command, finishing by retiring the final six batters he faced. It was the second consecutive quality start for the 29-year-old, and he's now yielded three earned runs or fewer in four of five outings this season. He'll carry a 5.32 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB across 23.2 innings into a home matchup against the Tigers next weekend. |
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