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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Struggles in ninth loss
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 9:13 AM
Lowder (6-9) took the loss Friday, coughing up seven runs (six earned) on six hits and four walks over four-plus innings as the Reds fell 10-7 to the Brewers. He struck out two.
Analysis: The right-hander wobbled early but still headed into the fifth inning with Cincinnati holding a 6-4 lead, but Lowder got the hook after the first three batters in the frame reached base, and he had to watch all three come around to score. While he didn't serve up any homers for the first time since July 24, Lowder still got hit hard as half the hits off him went for extra bases. Over nine outings since the All-Star break, he's stumbled to a 6.22 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 31:12 K:BB in 46.1 innings, but the Reds seem content to let him continue taking a regular turn to close out the campaign. Lowder is scheduled to make his next start on the road next week against the Dodgers. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Back at shortstop
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:42 AM
De La Cruz went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 10-7 loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: De La Cruz was involved early, delivering a run on a first-inning single and scoring a run in the third. He returned to play shortstop for the first time since sustaining a quadriceps injury last Sunday. De La Cruz didn't miss any time due to the quad and operated as the designated hitter in Cincinnati's previous three games. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Homers in return
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:33 AM
Suarez went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Friday's 10-7 loss to Milwaukee.
Analysis: Suarez returned from a two-game absence after passing his US naturalization test. America's newest citizen celebrated with a two-run shot in the third inning, his 21st home run of the season. Suarez has homered three times in the last six games and driven in nine runs during that stretch. |
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Graham Ashcraft Graham Ashcraft Will be activated Sunday
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 2:27 PM
Ashcraft (elbow) will be activated from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Out since late May with a sprained UCL in his right elbow, Ashcraft permitted two runs with a 6:3 K:BB over 4.2 frames across five rehab appearances. The 28-year-old was working in a setup role when he got hurt, but he could be eased back into high-leverage situations. |
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Michael Toglia Michael Toglia Transferred to 60-day IL
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 1:20 PM
The Reds transferred Toglia (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: The move clears space on the 40-man roster for the addition of Carlos Jorge. Toglia is out for the season after undergoing recent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. |
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Added to MLB roster
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 1:18 PM
The Reds selected Jorge's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Analysis: Jorge earned his first-ever big-league promotion after slashing .308/.376/.427 with eight home runs and 33 stolen bases between Double-A Chattanooga and Louisville this season. Manager Terry Francona said Friday that he plans to play Jorge in center field "probably against righties," per Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati, so it sounds like the 22-year-old will see his fair share of playing time over the final weeks of the season as the strong side of a platoon with Dane Myers. |
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Ivan Johnson Ivan Johnson Sent to Triple-A
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 1:15 PM
The Reds optioned Johnson to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Analysis: The 27-year-old was called up by Cincinnati in late August and will return to Louisville after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout and a walk in four contests. Johnson has gone 1-for-16 in his first taste of the big leagues this year but has an .802 OPS in 71 games for Louisville. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Returns from personal matter
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 12:53 PM
Suarez (personal) will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Friday's game versus the Brewers.
Analysis: Suarez was away from the Reds for the past two games in order to take the U.S. naturalization test. The 35-year-old is coming off his best month of the season, having collected an .852 OPS with six home runs and 20 RBI in August. |
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Dominic Fletcher Dominic Fletcher Inks MiLB deal with Cincinnati
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 10:49 PM
The Reds signed Fletcher to a minor-league contract Thursday.
Analysis: Fletcher has been assigned to Triple-A Louisville. The 29-year-old has spent most of the 2026 campaign in the Pirates' organization, where he slashed .301/.386/.485 with eight home runs, 32 RBI, 42 runs scored, three stolen bases and a 26:34 BB:K across 237 plate appearances with Triple-A Indianapolis before being released last month. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Three hits in Wednesday's win
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 8:31 AM
Myers went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Padres.
Analysis: Getting the start in center field and batting sixth even with right-hander Casey Mize on the mound for San Diego, Myers delivered his second three-hit effort in his last six games. The 30-year-old is making a case for more playing time as the Reds try to stay in the NL wild-card race, and over his last 15 contests he's slashing .308/.368/.500 with three home runs, one steal, four RBI and eight runs. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Big day in Wednesday's win
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 8:26 AM
Bleday went 3-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Padres.
Analysis: The 28-year-old outfielder put together his best performance since banging out four hits in Arizona on Aug. 22, erasing a rough stretch in which he'd hit just .129 (4-for-31) with zero extra-base hits during the nine games between those offensive eruptions. Bleday's feast-or-famine nature limits his fantasy utility and underscores his .222/.333/.437 slash line on the year, but he's set a new career high in 2026 with 22 homers, and he's five RBI shy of the career-best 60 he recorded in 2024 with the A's. |
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Brandon Williamson Brandon Williamson Hangs on for third win
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 8:21 AM
Williamson (3-3) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up three runs on seven hits and two walks over 5.1 innings in a 7-3 victory over the Padres. He struck out five.
Analysis: Activated from the 60-day IL earlier in the day after recovering from shoulder trouble, the southpaw looked like he was headed for a quick exit in his first big-league start since late April after he served up a two-run homer to Ty France in the first inning and allowed another run to cross the plate in the second. Williamson settled in after that, however, and gave his offense a chance to get rolling, eventually leaving the mound after 87 pitches (58 strikes). The Reds plan to have him work in tandem with Chase Burns next time through the rotation to help lessen the young righty's workload, which would set Williamson up to make his next appearance on the road early next week against the Dodgers. |
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Juan Brito Juan Brito Erases early deficit
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 8:09 AM
Brito started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a walk, a three-run home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Padres.
Analysis: Brito erased an early three-run deficit with a three-run homer in the second inning. It was the first hit for his new team, which acquired Brito at the trade deadline from Cleveland and added him to the roster for September. He's started two straight games at second base since his promotion, while Matt McLain covered shortstop for Elly De La Cruz, who is battling a quadriceps injury that limited him to designated hitter the last three contests. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Scheduled for examination
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 7:59 AM
Steer (wrist) is scheduled to be examined Sept. 11 to determine if he can begin swinging a bat, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: To this point, Steer has been limited to strengthening exercises. It seems the hope would be that Steer could rejoin the club in the final days of the regular season, but there's also been talk of him being shut down. Given where the Reds sit in the standings, there's an argument to be made for the latter scenario. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Bags save No. 20
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 9:03 AM
Pagan recorded his 20th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Padres, giving up one run on one hit and striking out one in the ninth inning.
Analysis: Fernando Tatis took him deep, marking the second straight appearance in which Pagan served up a homer, but the veteran reliever still closed the door to reach the 20-save plateau for the second straight season and the third time in his career. Pagan hasn't blown a save chance since returning at the beginning of July from a hamstring strain, converting 14 straight opportunities while posting a 2.66 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 24:3 K:BB over 20.1 innings. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Delivers quality start Tuesday
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 8:59 AM
Lodolo didn't factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over six innings in a 4-3 victory over the Padres. He struck out five.
Analysis: It was Lodolo's first quality start since July 5, and his best performance since returning from the IL in mid-August with a new grip on his breaking ball to try and avoid further blisters. Over five starts since being activated, the southpaw has stumbled to a 6.45 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB in 22.1 innings. Lodolo will try to build on Tuesday's effort in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road early next week against the Dodgers. |
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TJ Friedl TJ Friedl Out of Cincinnati lineup
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 8:49 AM
Friedl is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Padres.
Analysis: Friedl had made three straight starts in center field against right-handed pitching, but he will exit the lineup Wednesday against San Diego righty Casey Mize. Dane Myers will patrol center field and will bat sixth for the Reds. |
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Orlando Arcia Orlando Arcia Latches on with Reds on minors deal
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 8:32 AM
The Reds signed Arcia to a minor-league contract Tuesday.
Analysis: Arcia hit .271/.300/.354 in 19 games with the Twins earlier this season and posted an .834 OPS in 63 contests with Triple-A St. Paul. The 32-year-old will provide veteran infield depth at Triple-A Louisville. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Out two games for personal matter
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 2:03 PM
Suarez won't be available Tuesday and Wednesday for the remaining two games of the Reds' series versus the Padres in order to take the U.S. naturalization test, Theo DeRosa of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: After signing with the Tigers in 2008 as an international free agent out of Venezuela and kicking off a 13-year MLB career in 2014, Suarez is now looking to make the United States his permanent home. He'll complete an interview and take a written English language exam and an oral civics test over the next two days as he looks to obtain citizenship. Following the Reds' off day Thursday, Suarez will likely make his return to the lineup in Friday's series opener versus the Brewers. |
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Juan Brito Juan Brito Recalled from Louisville
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 11:22 AM
The Reds recalled Brito from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Analysis: Brito was picked up from the Guardians at the trade deadline and is now poised to make his Reds debut. The 24-year-old slashed .176/.250/.255 in 15 games with Cleveland earlier this season and has collected a .725 OPS with 11 homers this year at the Triple-A level. Brito is primarily a second baseman but can handle every position on the infield. |
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