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Juan Brito Juan Brito Doubles in win
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 6:55 AM
Brito started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a double in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Brewers.
Analysis: Brito covered second base for a second consecutive game as Matt McLain (shoulder) was unavailable after being scratched from Saturday's lineup. McLain's injury is not considered serious at this point, but it is to the left shoulder, on which he had surgery and missed the entire 2024 season. Brito is most likely to fill in at second base for as long as needed and has made one start each at shortstop and third base since being called up earlier this month. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Secures 23rd save
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 5:11 PM
Pagan earned the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Brewers, allowing one hit and no walks with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Pagan was called on to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and worked around a leadoff single to slam the door. The 35-year-old has now secured 17 straight save opportunities, and he's held opponents scoreless in 19 of 23 second-half appearances. For the season, he's 23-for-26 in save chances to go along with a 3.72 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 39:10 K:BB across 38.2 innings. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Homers again in win
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 5:06 PM
Suarez went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Brewers.
Analysis: Suarez gave the Reds a 3-2 lead with a three-run shot in the sixth inning. It was the 35-year-old's second straight game with a homer, and he's now gone deep four times and driven in nine runs in eight September contests. On the year, he's slashing .213/.307/.435 with 24 long balls, 68 RBI, 45 runs scored and a stolen base across 459 plate appearances. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Goes three innings again Sunday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 4:51 PM
Burns did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Brewers, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks over three innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Burns was held to 56 pitches as the Reds continue to limit the young right-hander's workload down the stretch. Both of the runs charged to Burns came on a Joey Ortiz homer in the second inning, the 16th long ball he's given up this season. Overall, Burns' ERA now sits at 2.80 across 28 starts (151.1 innings) this year with a 1.15 WHIP and 181:54 K:BB. He's tentatively in line to face the Cubs at home his next time out. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Sitting again Sunday
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 12:42 PM
McLain (undisclosed) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Milwaukee.
Analysis: The 27-year-old was scratched from Saturday's starting nine for unspecified reasons and finds himself on the bench again Sunday. Juan Brito is picking up another start at second base in place of McLain. |
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Juan Brito Juan Brito Socks second homer as Red
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 7:59 AM
Brito went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 13-9 loss to Milwaukee.
Analysis: Brito recorded his second three-hit effort and launched his second home run in a Cincinnati uniform. In the seven games since being added to the roster, he's gone 7-for-19 with a double, two homers and eight RBI. With news of Matt McLain experiencing soreness in his left shoulder and needing a few days off, Brito is a natural fill-in at second base. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Launches homer in loss
Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 7:50 AM
Suarez went 3-for-4 with a walk, a home run, two RBI and two additional runs scored in Saturday's 13-9 loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: Suarez homered in the second inning to put the Reds on the board. It was his 23rd homer of the season and fifth in the last 12 contests. Suarez has found a power stroke in the second half with a .494 slugging percentage (12 homers) and an .834 OPS over 47 games since the break. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Lit up again in 14th loss
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9:13 PM
Singer (6-14) took the loss Saturday against the Brewers, allowing eight runs on eight hits and five walks in four innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Milwaukee pounced on Singer right away, tagging him for four runs in the first inning. The right-hander had given up more than four runs just three times in 2026 before his most recent two starts in September, during which he's coughed up a staggering 14 runs. He'll take a 5.38 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 125:56 K:BB over 150.2 innings into a difficult home assignment versus the Dodgers. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Late addition to lineup
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 3:25 PM
Hayes will start at third base and bat ninth Saturday against the Brewers.
Analysis: Hayes was left off the first draft of Saturday's lineup, but he'll step in to cover third base while Juan Brito shifts to second to cover for Matt McLain, who was scratched for unknown reasons. Hayes has posted just a .453 OPS across 220 plate appearances this season and has gone 1-for-9 since returning from the IL on Monday. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Scratched Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 3:21 PM
McLain was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers for unspecified reasons.
Analysis: It's unclear why McLain was removed from the starting nine, but the Reds will likely offer an explanation in the near future. In the meantime, Juan Brito will move over to second base while Ke'Bryan Hayes enters the lineup to start at third. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Idle Saturday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 2:54 PM
Hayes isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: Hayes will retreat to the dugout to begin Saturday's affair after going 1-for-9 with five strikeouts across his first three games since returning from the injured list. Juan Brito will pick up a start at third base as a result and bat ninth. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Gives up eight runs Friday
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 7:30 AM
Abbott (6-11) took the loss Friday against the Brewers after allowing eight runs (seven earned) on nine hits over two innings. He didn't issue a walk or record a strikeout.
Analysis: Abbott endured his shortest start of the season as Milwaukee overwhelmed him almost immediately. The left-hander surrendered two runs in the first before the Brewers erupted for six in the second, including three-run and two-run homers from Brice Turang and Jake Bauers, respectively. Abbott also allowed nine of the 14 batters he faced to reach safely. He's been trending in the wrong direction of late, as he's allowed at least seven earned runs in two of his last three outings. His ERA jumped to 4.84 following this disastrous outing, and he also owns a 6.20 ERA with a 1.56 WHIP since the All-Star break. Abbott is scheduled to make his next start against the Dodgers at home. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Cleared to increase activity
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 6:44 AM
Steer (wrist) was cleared Friday to begin range-of-motion activity, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Steer was examined in Arizona by a specialist, who cleared him to increase activity. "All is going really well," manager Terry Francona said. "He will begin more range of motion [exercises], start to get a bat in his hand." That's good news for Steer, but it doesn't guarantee he'll return before the end of the regular season. "The goal is we want him to have a normal offseason," Francona said. "We might be pushing it if we try to do it by the end of the season." The Reds are considering having Steer play in the Arizona Fall League, which is typically reserved for prospects. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Sitting Wednesday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 5:26 PM
Suarez is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Since returning from a two-game absence due to a personal matter Friday, Suarez has gone 4-for-17 with one steal, two home runs, four RBI and five runs scored. He'll be on the bench for the start of Wednesday's contest while JJ Bleday serves as the Reds' designated hitter and bats out of the cleanup spot. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Not in Wednesday's lineup
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 5:22 PM
McLain is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Analysis: McLain will receive a rare day off Wednesday, with Juan Brito drawing the start at second base and batting sixth against Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto. McLain has gone 4-for-24 with one steal, two home runs, four RBI and four runs scored through seven games in September. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Resting Wednesday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 5:20 PM
Stephenson is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Stephenson will get a breather after going 1-for-6 with two walks over the first two games of the series. With Stephenson on the bench, Will Banfield will start behind home plate and bat seventh while forming a battery with Rhett Lowder. |
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Edwin Arroyo Edwin Arroyo Sent to Triple-A
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 4:26 PM
The Reds optioned Arroyo to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Analysis: With Ke'Bryan Hayes (groin) ready to return from the injured list, Arroyo will cede his spot on the active roster. Arroyo his really struggled thus far with his big-league opportunities, managing just a .529 OPS with zero home runs over 50 contests. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Activated from injured list
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 4:21 PM
The Reds activated Hayes (groin) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Hayes has been out for almost two weeks with a left groin strain, but he'll skip a rehab assignment and go right back onto the active roster. He will start at third base and will bat ninth in Monday's game against the Dodgers. |
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Juan Brito Juan Brito Three hits, three runs in win
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 8:52 AM
Brito started at second base and went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, an RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 12-8 win over Milwaukee.
Analysis: Brito returned to the starting lineup after a two-game hiatus, as Matt McLain moved to shortstop so that Elly De La Cruz could get a break as the designated hitter. Brito has made an impact in his short time on the major-league roster, contributing to a pair of wins. He's gone 4-for-11 with two extra-base hits (one home run), five RBI, one steal and four runs scored over four games (three starts). |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Wins despite allowing six runs
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 5:30 PM
Singer (6-13) earned the win against the Brewers on Sunday, allowing six runs on four hits and six walks with three strikeouts over five innings.
Analysis: Singer benefited from an offensive explosion by the Reds, as he set season highs in walks and earned runs allowed. While the 30-year-old has generally worked deep into games, he's now yielded three earned runs or more in nine straight starts and owns a 5.53 ERA in the second half. He'll carry a 5.03 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 120:51 K:BB across 146.2 innings this season into a road rematch with the Brewers next weekend. |
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