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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Getting Sunday off
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 11:12 AM
Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Stephenson started the first two games of the series and will take a seat for the finale after going 0-for-6 with five strikeouts. Jose Trevino (hamstring) is starting behind the plate in his return from the injured list Sunday. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Not in Sunday's lineup
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 11:06 AM
Steer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Steer started the past four games and went 1-for-16 with a homer during that stretch, and his struggles extend beyond that with just one hit in his last eight contests. Noelvi Marte is picking up a start in right field for the series finale versus Arizona. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Ready to throw live BP
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 10:05 AM
Pagan (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a live bullpen session Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Per MLB.com, Pagan had already tossed a pair of bullpen sessions this past week, but he'll take the next step forward in his rehab program by throwing off a mound Friday with a live hitter tracking his pitches. If all goes well during Friday's workout, Pagan could be cleared to head out on a rehab assignment shortly thereafter. Pagan has been on the shelf since May 6 due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain but should have a good chance at reclaiming the closer's role once activated, assuming his rehab assignment proceeds smoothly. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Starting rehab assignment Thursday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 9:59 AM
Greene (elbow) is slated to begin a rehab assignment Thursday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: On the shelf all season while recovering from a March 11 surgery to remove bone chips from his right elbow, Greene has now been cleared for the final step of his rehab program after completing a series of bullpen sessions and live throwing sessions over the past few weeks. Since he's been conducting his rehab program in Arizona, he'll remain there for his first minor-league outing but should eventually shift his assignment to one of the Reds' higher-level affiliates. Due to the length of his absence, Greene could need most of his 30-day rehab window to get fully stretched out, though manager Terry Francona said earlier this month that the right-hander is expected to return from the 60-day injured list at some point prior to the All-Star break in mid-July. |
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P.J. Higgins P.J. Higgins Sent back to Louisville
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 9:17 AM
The Reds optioned Higgins to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Analysis: With backup catcher Jose Trevino (hamstring) returning from the injured list, Higgins was no longer needed as a depth option behind top backstop Tyler Stephenson. Following his May 17 promotion from Louisville, Higgins saw action in just eight games for the Reds and slashed .250/.294/.313 with three RBI and one run across 20 plate appearances. |
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Jose Trevino Jose Trevino Back from IL
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 9:14 AM
The Reds reinstated Trevino (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: Following just under a month-long stay on the shelf due to a left hamstring strain, Trevino will rejoin the Reds ahead of their series finale versus Arizona and will start at catcher and bat eighth Sunday. Trevino, who played in three minor-league rehab games prior to being activated, will reprise his usual duties as the No. 2 backstop behind Tyler Stephenson. The Reds optioned fellow catcher P.J. Higgins to Triple-A Louisville to make room on the active roster for Trevino. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Wins it with homer
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 7:47 AM
Marte started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Marte was the difference maker, cranking out a go-ahead homer in the bottom of the eighth inning to secure the Reds' victory. He homered for the second time in as many days. Marte started in center field for the first time this season; until Saturday, he'd been a regular in right field since being recalled earlier this month. |
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Chase Petty Chase Petty Earns first MLB win
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 7:39 AM
Petty (1-1) was the winning pitcher Saturday, giving up one hit and striking out one over 1.2 relief innings in a 2-1 win over Arizona.
Analysis: Petty, a member of the rotation at Triple-A Louisville, was called up earlier in the week to give the Reds some bullpen length. He entered a tie game with one out and two runners on in the seventh inning and made the high-leverage situation thornier when he hit the first batter faced. The right-hander then got two critical outs, escaped the jam, threw a scoreless eighth and was the pitcher of record when Noelvi Marte whacked a go-ahead home run. The win was Petty's first in the majors. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Shows improved control Saturday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 11:23 PM
Lowder allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out six batters over 5.2 innings in a no-decision against Arizona on Saturday.
Analysis: Lowder returned from a one-month absence against St. Louis in his previous start and looked quite rusty, issuing five walks over three scoreless innings. The right-hander was much more in control Saturday, handing out a tolerable two free passes and throwing 62 of 96 pitches for strikes. Lowder also racked up a solid 15 whiffs and fanned six batters, and the only run he allowed came on a first-inning homer by Corbin Carroll. This was a promising outing for Lowder, but he's projected for a tough challenge his next time out, as he's lined up for a road matchup against the Yankees. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Takes no-decision Friday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 4:18 PM
Lodolo didn't factor into the decision in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks, giving up two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five batters over 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Lodolo was working with a lead for the vast majority of his start, but his hopes of capturing his first win of June were dashed in the sixth inning after he plunked Jordan Lawlar, who then swiped second base and came around to score on LuJames Groover's single. Having to settle for a no-decision doesn't change the fact that Lodolo has been showing improvement on the mound after running into early struggles, turning in a 3.91 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with a 19:5 K:BB across his last four starts, each of which has lasted at least five innings. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Sitting down Saturday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 11:14 AM
Dunn isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Dunn snapped his seven-game hitting streak with an 0-for-3 performance Friday, and he'll now get a chance to rest Saturday while Noelvi Marte starts in center field, batting seventh. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Swats homer in loss
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:18 AM
Marte went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Marte gave Cincinnati an early lead with his second-inning homer. It was the first homer of the season for Marte, who was recently recalled from Triple-A Louisville. He's hit safely in all five starts and appeared in seven contests since returning to the majors, going 6-for-19 with two extra-base hits, one RBI, three steals and three runs scored. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan MRI scheduled
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:08 AM
Pagan (hamstring) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: This is expected to be a check-in for Pagan to see how much healing has taken place. The Reds really need their closer back, as the bullpen lost another game Friday. Pending the results of the MRI, Pagan could begin a rehab assignment next week. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Hamstring 90 percent healed
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 2:37 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that an MRI showed De La Cruz's right hamstring strain to be 90 percent healed, Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: The Reds will make a decision Sunday on the next steps for De La Cruz, who could need a brief rehab assignment before returning to the active roster. De La Cruz has been sidelined for all of June with his hamstring injury, but fantasy managers could get him back at some point next week. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Homers in loss
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:23 AM
Bleday went 1-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to San Diego.
Analysis: Bleday gave the Reds a lead in the seventh inning with his solo blast, but the team's bullpen coughed it up in the final two frames. The homer was the 11th for Bleday, who's become the Reds' primary left fielder since being called up in late April. Along with his 11 homers, Bleday has driven in 29 runs over 39 contests. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Ends hitless stretch
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:16 AM
Steer started at second base and went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Padres.
Analysis: Steer snapped an 0-for-17 stretch with his two-run shot in the fourth inning, his 10th of the season. Steer started the season as an outfield regular but has been deployed mostly as an infielder since early May. Wednesday marked his his ninth start at second base and 10th overall at the keystone. He's also appeared in games at both corner-outfield spots, first base and third base. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Homers Wednesday
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 7:05 AM
Suarez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Padres.
Analysis: Suarez extended the Reds' lead to 4-2 in the eighth inning with his solo shot off Ron Marinaccio, his fifth long ball this year and just his second in his last 24 games. Suarez has gone 3-for-9 with a pair of extra-base hits in his last two contests after going just 3-for-36 (.083) in his previous 10 games. Overall, the veteran is slashing .211/.282/.354 with 18 RBI and 14 runs scored across 163 plate appearances this season. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Sharp in no-decision
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 6:38 PM
Singer did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Padres, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: While Singer remains with a win since April 25, Wednesday's outing was certainly a step in the right direction, as he logged his first quality start in his last eight outings. Coming into the day, Singer had struggled to a 6.92 ERA while giving up 12 homers in 26 innings in his previous six outings. Overall, Singer is 2-6 with a 5.61 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 47:20 K:BB across 13 starts (61 innings) this season. He's tentatively lined up to face the Mets at home his next time out. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Set for infield work, MRI on tap
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 1:10 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said Wednesday that De La Cruz (hamstring) is scheduled to take part in infield drills for the second day in a row and will undergo a follow-up MRI on Friday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: If the MRI reveals that De La Cruz has healed from his right hamstring strain as anticipated, he could increase the intensity of his workouts beginning next week. When De La Cruz was first placed on the shelf June 1, Francona indicated that the star shortstop would likely miss around 2-to-4 weeks, and there's little to suggest that his timeline has changed. Matt McLain has taken over as the Reds' primary shortstop since De La Cruz landed on the shelf, which has opened up more work for Edwin Arroyo and Spencer Steer at the keystone. |
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Chase Petty Chase Petty Rejoins Reds in relief role
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 11:11 AM
The Reds recalled Petty from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Petty will give the bullpen some length after the Reds needed to use six relievers in Tuesday's extra-innings victory over the Padres. The righty has made two starts for Cincinnati this season, yielding seven runs with a 2:3 K:BB over 10.2 innings. |
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