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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Three hits, two RBI in win
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 6:14 PM
Lowe went 3-for-5 with two RBI in Sunday's 5-3 extra-inning win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Lowe has gone 8-for-25 (.320) with two home runs and seven RBI over six games since the All-Star break. While he's still in a part-time role, he's heating up with the bat, which could help him carve out more playing time in a battle with Eugenio Suarez and others. Overall, Lowe is batting .256 with an .808 OPS, 12 home runs, 33 RBI, 23 runs scored, 13 doubles and no stolen bases over 249 plate appearances, mainly as a strong-side platoon option. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Pops third homer
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 6:11 PM
Hayes went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 5-3 extra-inning win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Hayes has gone 4-for-22 over 10 games since he returned from a bulging disc in his back. The third baseman has settled back into a part-time role, battling for playing time with Eugenio Suarez and Sal Stewart at the hot corner. Hayes is hitting a meager .148 with a .443 OPS, three home runs, six RBI, 13 runs scored and one stolen base over 152 plate appearances this season. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Homers in extra-inning win
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 6:08 PM
De La Cruz went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Sunday's 5-3 extra-inning win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: De La Cruz has 18 homers on the year, including five over his last 14 games. In that span, he's batting .321 (18-for-56) with six RBI and five stolen bases. The shortstop continues to be a strong all-around presence atop the Reds' lineup. He's batting .278 with an .860 OPS, 18 homers, 18 steals, 47 RBI, 58 runs scored, 15 doubles and four triples over 85 contests. |
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Julian Garcia Julian Garcia Earns first career save
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 6:05 PM
Garcia allowed an unearned run on two hits and struck out one over one inning to earn the save in Sunday's 5-3 extra-inning win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Emilio Pagan wasn't utilized in this game despite not pitching Saturday, though he had worked three of the four days between Tuesday and Friday. Other high-leverage relievers like Pierce Johnson and Tejay Antone were deployed earlier in the contest. Garcia didn't make it easy, but he was able to protect the lead to pick up his first major-league save. He's done a fine job in a lower-leverage role so far with a 2.93 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB through 15.1 innings, though he has been scored upon in five of his 11 games. At this time, Garcia doesn't look to be a threat to Pagan's closing role, but the former could see his outings start to come later in games if he continues to pitch well. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Quality start despite shaky control
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 6:00 PM
Abbott allowed two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out four over six innings in a no-decision versus the Cardinals on Sunday.
Analysis: Abbott has a 24:14 K:BB across 27 innings over his five starts in July, allowing 12 runs (11 earned) in that span. He's been able to limit the damage since he hasn't given up more than five hits in any start this month, but that hasn't been enough to earn him a win. The southpaw is at a 3.85 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 94:54 K:BB through 117 innings over 22 starts. Those 54 walks are already a career high, and it doesn't help that he's posted a career-worst 7.2 K/9. Abbott's next start is projected to be at home versus the Pirates. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Exits with wrist pain
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 3:05 PM
The Reds announced that Steer was removed from Sunday's game against the Cardinals in the fifth inning due to right wrist pain.
Analysis: Steer went 0-for-2 with a pair of strikeouts before being pulled midway through his fifth-inning at-bat due to the wrist issue. Edwin Arroyo came off the bench to replace Steer, who is likely being viewed as day-to-day until he undergoes a more thorough evaluation. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Leaves early with hand injury
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 2:36 PM
Steer was removed from Sunday's game against the Cardinals in the fifth inning due to an apparent right hand injury, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports. He went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts prior to his departure.
Analysis: Steer was unable to continue his at-bat in the top of the fifth after his hand seemed to be bothering him when he fouled off a pitch. Edwin Arroyo came on to pinch hit for Steer, who can be viewed as day-to-day heading into Monday's game against the Guardians until the Reds provide an update on his condition. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 1:45 PM
Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Jose Trevino will receive the nod at catcher while Stephenson rests for the series finale. Stephenson went 3-for-11 with two doubles, one RBI and one run while starting behind the plate in the Reds' previous three games. |
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Edwin Arroyo Edwin Arroyo Resting Sunday
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 1:44 PM
Arroyo is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: After failing to extend his four-game hitting streak in Saturday's 7-0 loss, Arroyo will ride the bench for Sunday's series finale. Spencer Steer will cover second base in Arroyo's stead. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Getting first day off of season
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 9:42 AM
Stewart is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Stewart will receive his first day off of the season after drawing starts in 103 straight games. The 22-year-old remains one of the leading contenders for the National League Rookie of the Year Award, but he's lost some momentum coming out of the All-Star break with a .188/.200/.406 slash line over the last eight games. With Stewart getting a breather, Ke'Bryan Hayes will pick up a start at third base in the series finale in St. Louis. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Gets four ABs in rehab game
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 8:17 AM
McLain (calf) served as the designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored for Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Analysis: This was McLain's second rehab game with the Bats, after he started at shortstop and played six innings Friday. He can be activated at any point and could rejoin the Reds prior to the start of a three-game set against the Guardians on Monday. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Swipes bag in loss
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:15 PM
Bleday went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-0 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: Bleday has gone 12 games without a multi-hit effort, but he's hit safely in 10 of them. The outfielder has also swiped three bags in that span, accounting for half of his six steals this season. Bleday is batting .238 with an .821 OPS, 17 home runs, 44 RBI, 39 runs scored, 11 doubles and one triple over 75 contests. He's done enough to function as the Reds' starter in left field since he earned a call-up in late April. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Hit hard in loss
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 10:12 PM
Greene (2-2) allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out three over 5.1 innings to take the loss versus the Cardinals on Saturday.
Analysis: Greene has had a pair of quality starts and a pair of not-so-quality starts over his four outings since he returned from elbow surgery. The right-hander set a season low for strikeouts Saturday, and while he didn't give up a home run, the Cardinals had no trouble of taking advantage of his mistakes. Greene is now at a 7.06 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 29:7 K:BB through 21.2 innings this season. He is projected to make his next start at home versus the Pirates. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Out of Saturday's lineup
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:16 PM
Steer isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against St. Louis.
Analysis: Steer will get a chance to regroup Saturday after going 0-for-14 over his last four games. His absence will allow Noelvi Marte to start in right field, batting sixth. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Resting up Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:12 PM
Myers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Myers will retreat to the bench after going 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in the series opener Friday. TJ Friedl will pick up a start in center field and bat seventh with Myers out. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Idle Saturday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 3:08 PM
Lowe isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Lowe will move to the bench to begin Saturday's contest after going 2-for-5 with a strikeout Friday. Sal Stewart will shift to first base while Lowe sits, giving Ke'Bryan Hayes a start at the hot corner. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Throws Friday
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:42 AM
Santillan (oblique) threw out to 75 feet Friday and experienced no discomfort, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Santillan is scheduled for additional imaging on his left obique next Friday. He's been on the injured list since late June. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Suffers setback
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:38 AM
Dunn (elbow) suffered a setback prior to being sent on a rehab assignment, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Dunn underwent imaging, which revealed additional damage to ligaments in his right elbow. He'll visit Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion, with surgery a possibility. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Begins rehab assignment
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 9:30 AM
McLain (calf) went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored for Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Analysis: McLain was assigned to Louisville on Friday to begin a rehab assignment. He started at shortstop and played six innings. The Reds are hopeful he can return this coming week. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Nabs two steals in win
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 11:18 PM
De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with a walk, two stolen bases and a run scored in Friday's 4-2 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: While De La Cruz has just two hits over his last four games, he's also logged four steals in that span. The shortstop hasn't been as prominent on the basepaths this season due to hamstring and ankle injuries that bookended his June, but he's starting to pick up the pace again. He's batting .276 with an .852 OPS, 17 home runs, 18 steals, 46 RBI, 56 runs scored, 15 doubles and four triples through 83 contests on the year. |
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