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Chase Burns Chase Burns Fires season-high seven innings
Sun, May 3, 2026, 5:38 PM
Burns took a no-decision Sunday against the Pirates, allowing no runs on three hits and one walk in seven innings. He struck out seven.
Analysis: The hard-throwing right-hander turned in arguably his strongest showing of the campaign so far. Burns generated an impressive 18 whiffs and scattered three singles Sunday, spinning a season-high seven innings during his third scoreless start of the year. He'll take an outstanding 2.20 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 46:13 K:BB over 41 frames into his next start, which is slated to come against the Astros. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Poised to come off IL on Friday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:03 PM
Lodolo (finger) is expected to return from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's home game against the Astros, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Lodolo -- who has been on the shelf all season due to a blister on his left index finger -- made the third and final start of his rehab assignment Saturday, striking out six batters and allowing two earned runs on five hits and two walks over 4.1 innings for Triple-A Louisville. The left-hander built up to 79 pitches in the outing, so he should be ready to handle a fairly normal workload next weekend in what would be his 2026 debut for the Reds. Before the Reds lock Lodolo into their upcoming pitching schedule, he'll likely need to complete a bullpen session Monday or Tuesday without incident. |
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Chase Petty Chase Petty On track to start Monday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 11:58 AM
The Reds plan to call up Petty from Triple-A Louisville to start Monday's game against the Cubs in Chicago, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: The right-hander will fill the rotation spot vacated by Brandon Williamson (shoulder), who was placed on the injured list Thursday. Petty's stint in the big leagues could be brief, however, as Nick Lodolo (finger) is on track to be activated from the IL next weekend. Over six starts with Louisville this season, Petty has submitted a 4.38 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 29:11 K:BB over 24.2 innings. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson On bench Sunday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 11:47 AM
Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Stephenson started the previous three games and will receive Sunday off after going 3-for-11 with two doubles and a run scored during that span. Jose Trevino will take over behind the plate and bat eighth for the series finale in Pittsburgh. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Taking seat Sunday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 11:43 AM
Hayes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Hayes will hit the bench for the second time in the past four games. The 29-year-old's .119/.278/.190 slash line through 90 plate appearances this season may finally be costing him playing time, although his expected stats (including a .237 xBA and .416 xSLG) aren't as dire. Sal Stewart is getting a look at third base Sunday while Spencer Steer starts at first base. |
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Zach Maxwell Zach Maxwell Quick return to majors
Sun, May 3, 2026, 10:17 AM
The Reds recalled Maxwell from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Analysis: The right-hander was optioned to Louisville after Friday's game but will quickly rejoin Cincinnati's bullpen with Pierce Johnson being placed on the bereavement list. Maxwell surrendered four earned runs over one inning during his season debut for the Reds against the Pirates on Friday. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Promoted Sunday
Sun, May 3, 2026, 10:14 AM
The Reds recalled Dunn from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Analysis: The 27-year-old will get his first look in the big leagues this season with Rece Hinds being demoted to Louisville. Dunn has a .151/.298/.256 slash line across 49 career MLB games and isn't likely to see significant playing time while up with the Reds, though he could net some starts versus left-handed pitching. |
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Pierce Johnson Pierce Johnson Lands on bereavement list
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:55 AM
The Reds placed Johnson (personal) on the bereavement list Sunday.
Analysis: The 34-year-old will step away from the team for a few days for personal reasons. Johnson could rejoin the Reds toward the end of the upcoming road series versus the Cubs, which ends Thursday. |
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Will Benson Will Benson Fighting for playing time
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:17 AM
Benson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 17-7 loss to the Pirates.
Analysis: Benson homered for the second time in three games, but his playing time has been threatened by JJ Bleday, who was called up from the minors last week. At the time when Bleday was added to the roster, Benson had just one RBI with a .176/.333/.265 slash line over 20 games. |
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Rece Hinds Rece Hinds Sent to Triple-A
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:15 AM
The Reds optioned Hinds to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Analysis: The 25-year-old was called up in mid-April and immediately received some chances in the outfield, but he'll return to Louisville after going 4-for-33 with 18 strikeouts in 12 big-league games. Continuing his hot start to the season at Triple-A (five homers and a 1.246 OPS in 61 plate appearances), may not be enough for Hinds to get another look in the majors, considering his career 42.0 percent strikeout rate in 131 PAs with the Reds. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Homers in loss
Sun, May 3, 2026, 9:07 AM
Bleday went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 17-7 loss to Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Bleday connected for his second home run since being called up from Triple-A Louisville last week. The left-handed batter started a fourth straight game and has been included in five of six starting lineups since his arrival, all coming against right-handed starters. Bleday's presence has pushed Will Benson (.196/.315/.413) into more of a bench role. |
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Caleb Ferguson Caleb Ferguson Makes second rehab appearance
Sun, May 3, 2026, 8:52 AM
Ferguson (oblique) allowed one run on one hit and struck out two over one inning for Double-A Chattanooga on Friday.
Analysis: Ferguson threw 16 pitches (12 strikes) as the opener in his second rehab appearance for the Lookouts. The Reds are expected to have the left-hander throw at least two more games for Triple-A Louisville before activating him from the IL, MLB.com reports. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Sunk by Bucs
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:28 PM
Lowder (3-2) took the loss Saturday, surrendering eight runs on five hits and four walks over just 1.1 innings in a 17-7 rout at the hands of the Pirates. He struck out one.
Analysis: In the shortest outing of his brief career, Lowder threw only 25 of 52 pitches for strikes and got the hook after walking three straight batters in the second inning, only to see Connor Phillips then issue free passes to the next four Pittsburgh hitters. Lowder has lasted at least five innings in each of his first six starts this season, but the disastrous outing ballooned his ERA from 3.18 to 5.09. The 24-year-old righty will try to rebound in his next trip to the mound, which is scheduled to come on the road next week against the Cubs. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Sitting Saturday
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:52 AM
McLain is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Pirates on Saturday.
Analysis: McLain has struggled at the plate as of late, having gone 3-for-24 (.125) with one steal, one RBI and 10 strikeouts over his last six games. He'll be on the bench for the start of Saturday's game while Sal Stewart starts at second base and bats in the cleanup spot. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Taking rehab to Triple-A
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:38 AM
The Reds transferred Lodolo's (finger) rehab assignment to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Analysis: Lodolo looked sharp in his rehab outing with High-A Dayton this past Sunday, when he allowed two hits and zero walks while striking out seven across five innings. He's been cleared to move his rehab assignment to Triple-A, and he may need just one outing with Louisville before being cleared to return to the big club. Lodolo is in the final stages of his recovery from a blister on his left index finger that landed him on the 15-day injured list prior to the start of the regular season. |
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Zach Maxwell Zach Maxwell Returning to Triple-A
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:35 AM
The Reds optioned Maxwell to Triple-A Louisville following Friday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: The move corresponds with the Reds activating right-hander Graham Ashcraft (personal) from the bereavement list Saturday. Maxwell was roughed up during Friday's outing against Pittsburgh, as he allowed four runs on three hits (including two homers) and two walks while striking out one batter in one inning of work. He'll return to Triple-A, where he has a 5.91 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB across 10.2 innings this season. |
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Graham Ashcraft Graham Ashcraft Back from bereavement list
Sat, May 2, 2026, 11:33 AM
The Reds activated Ashcraft (personal) from the bereavement list Saturday.
Analysis: Ashcraft went on the team's bereavement list Wednesday, but he is back with the Reds and available for the rest of the weekend road series against the Pirates. He has not given up an earned run since April 3 and boasts a 1.20 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 15:8 K:BB across 15 innings this season. Zach Maxwell was optioned to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. |
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TJ Friedl TJ Friedl Continues hot stretch
Sat, May 2, 2026, 9:23 AM
Friedl went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 9-1 loss to the Pirates.
Analysis: Friedl had two of the Reds' three hits and was the only bright light in the loss. The two-hit night continued a strong stretch for the outfielder, who has gone 12-for-38 (.316) with two home runs, five doubles, one steal, six RBI and five runs over the last 10 contests. Friedl has slowly climbed out of a deep hole -- his batting average stood at .137 after 20 games -- and is at a season-high .198. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Bounced by Bucs
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:48 AM
Singer (2-2) took the loss Friday as the Reds were routed 9-1 by the Pirates, giving up four runs on seven hits and two walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out one.
Analysis: The right-hander dealt with traffic on the bases in all four of his innings, with runs crossing the plate in the first, third and fourth before Singer got the hook after 56 pitches (35 strikes). It's the second time in his last five starts that he's failed to complete at least four innings, and Singer hasn't managed to strike out more than three batters in any of those outings, further limiting his fantasy appeal. He'll carry a 5.57 ERA, 1.73 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB through 32.1 innings into his next start, which is scheduled to come on the road next week against the Cubs. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Power surge continues
Thu, Apr 30, 2026, 2:37 PM
Lowe went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Rockies.
Analysis: The 30-year-old first baseman is on a tear at the plate, going deep five times in his past seven games. With Eugenio Suarez (oblique) sidelined, Lowe is set to serve as the Reds' primary designated hitter in the interim. On the year, Lowe is batting .288 with nine extra-base hits, 12 RBI and seven walks over 52 at-bats. |
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