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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.
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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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Swipes two bags in win
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 5:19 PM
Stewart went 1-for-4 with a walk, one RBI and two stolen bases in Sunday's 12-8 win over the Brewers.
Analysis: Stewart drove in a run on a sacrifice fly in the second inning before adding a single and stealing second and third base in the fourth. The National League Rookie of the Year frontrunner has hit safely in eight of his past nine games, tallying three home runs, seven RBI, five runs scored and three stolen bases in that span. On the season, he's slashing .268/.338/.483 with 31 homers, 107 RBI, 80 runs scored and 15 steals across 621 plate appearances. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Powers offense in win
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 5:13 PM
De La Cruz went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two walks and four RBI in Sunday's 12-8 win over the Brewers.
Analysis: De La Cruz launched a two-run blast in the fourth inning before driving in two more on a double in the fifth. The superstar has now hit safely in five straight games to open September, going 10-for-20 with two homers, six RBI and five runs scored over that span. For the year, he's slashing .280/.360/.492 with 23 home runs, 66 RBI, 86 runs scored and 24 steals across 556 plate appearances. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Snags one-out save
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 5:06 PM
Pagan earned the save in Sunday's 12-8 win over the Brewers, retiring the only batter he faced in the ninth inning.
Analysis: Pagan entered a four-run game with two outs and runners on the corners in the ninth inning and induced a game-ending groundout to earn his 22nd save of the campaign. The veteran closer extended his streak of successful saves to 16, with his last blown save coming May 4. On the year, he's 22-for-25 in save opportunities with a 3.93 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 37:10 K:BB across 36.2 innings. |
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Carlos Jorge Sitting versus southpaw
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 10:09 AM
Jorge is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: Jorge was called up from Triple-A Louisville on Friday and made his first MLB start Saturday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. The 22-year-old will shift to the bench Sunday as lefty Kyle Harrison takes the mound for Milwaukee, with Jorge expected to continue operating on the strong side of a platoon in center field moving forward. Dane Myers is starting in center and batting leadoff for Cincinnati. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Set to begin running
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:42 AM
Hayes will test out his strained left groin by running the bases in Cincinnati on Sunday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hayes is eligible for activation at any point after landing on the 10-day injured list Aug. 28, but he looks like he still has a few checkpoints to hit in his recovery before rejoining the Reds. The defensive-minded third baseman had been one of the majors' worst-performing hitters in 2026 prior to landing on the shelf, slashing just .153/.213/.250 with five home runs, one stolen base, 19 runs and eight RBI across 211 plate appearances. |
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Edwin Arroyo Edwin Arroyo On bench for second straight game
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:35 AM
Arroyo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: After making five consecutive starts around the infield while going 1-for-16 with a 1:7 BB:K, Arroyo will be relegated to the bench for a second straight day. He could fade into a part-time role after Eugenio Suarez rejoined the Reds on Friday, returning from a two-game absence due to a personal matter. |
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Sam Moll Sam Moll DFA'd by Cincy
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:24 AM
The Red designated Moll for assignment Sunday.
Analysis: Moll surrendered two runs Friday versus Milwaukee, leaving him with 12 earned runs allowed and a 13:10 K:BB in 21 appearances since the All-Star break. For the season, the left-hander has a 4.79 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 56:30 K:BB across 56.1 innings. |
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Graham Ashcraft Graham Ashcraft Back from injured list
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:18 AM
The Reds reinstated Ashcraft (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: The right-hander has been sidelined since May due to a UCL sprain in his elbow, but he's ready to rejoin Cincinnati's bullpen after a five-outing rehab assignment. Ashcraft had one save and 10 holds with a 3.33 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 32:16 K:BB across 27 innings prior to the injury, but he could be eased back into a high-leverage role. |
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