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Brady Singer Brady Singer Struggles continue Thursday
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 2:54 PM
Singer (6-15) took the loss Thursday against the Dodgers, allowing seven runs on nine hits and four walks over 3.1 innings. He didn't record a strikeout.
Analysis: The Dodgers got to Singer quickly Thursday, scoring two runs in each of the first two innings before the right-hander was charged for three more runs in the fourth. It's been a rough finish to the season for Singer -- he's now given up 25 earned runs across just 16.2 innings in his last four starts. His ERA is up to 5.67 through 30 starts (154 innings) this season with a 1.56 WHIP and 125:60 K:BB. Singer will look to turn things around his next time out, tentatively scheduled to come on the road in Atlanta next week. |
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Slated to pitch in Arizona
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 9:58 AM
The Reds announced Tuesday that Holman (elbow) has been assigned to the Arizona Fall League, which begins Oct. 3.
Analysis: Since being drafted by the Reds in 2024, Holman has logged just 15.2 total innings in the professional ranks. He underwent elbow surgery early in the 2025 season and didn't resume pitching until late June of the current season. Holman made four rehab appearances in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League but may have hit a snag in his recovery along the way, as he didn't pitch after July 21. His inclusion on the Peoria Javelinas' roster in the Fall League implies that he's healthy again and ready to stack up some innings. |
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Ivan Johnson Ivan Johnson Shelved at Triple-A
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 9:49 AM
Triple-A Louisville placed Johnson on its 7-day injured list Sept. 10 due to an unspecified injury.
Analysis: After being optioned to Louisville on Sept. 4, Johnson played in just two games before being shut down with the injury. Prior to his demotion, Johnson had played sparingly at the big-league level over three stints with the Reds on the season, going just 1-for-16 with three walks and two stolen bases. |
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Jose Franco Jose Franco Back in action for Louisville
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 9:47 AM
Franco (forearm) retired two batters and yielded four earned runs on three hits and one walk in a start for Triple-A Louisville after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Cleared to return to Louisville after making one rehab appearance at High-A Dayton, Franco turned in a rough performance in his first outing with the Triple-A club since July 22. For the season, Franco owns a 4.31 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 54:30 K:BB in 56.1 innings over 15 appearances (nine starts) with Louisville. |
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Julian Aguiar Julian Aguiar Returns to action at Triple-A
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 9:45 AM
Aguiar (undisclosed) struck out two and allowed three earned runs on four hits and no walks over four innings for Triple-A Louisville on Saturday after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list.
Analysis: Aguiar, who had been on the shelf since July 21, was cleared to rejoin the Louisville rotation after making just one three-inning rehab start at High-A Dayton earlier this month. The 25-year-old righty owns a 6.27 ERA and 1.55 WHIP over 47.1 innings across 12 starts with Louisville on the season. |
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Carlos Jorge Carlos Jorge Sitting against lefty again
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 9:34 AM
Jorge is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Jorge will take a seat for the fifth time in six games, with all five of those absences coming against left-handed starting pitchers. Dane Myers will cover center field in place of Jorge, who has gone 2-for-19 with a 1:7 BB:K and one stolen base in eight games since being promoted from Triple-A Louisville on Sept. 4. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Sitting out versus left-hander
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 8:49 AM
Bleday is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Dodgers.
Analysis: It's a rare day off for Bleday, who is slashing only .182/.287/.291 over 43 games since Aug. 1. TJ Friedl will cover left field for the Reds in Bleday's stead. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Out of Cincinnati lineup
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 8:46 AM
Suarez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Dodgers.
Analysis: He'll receive the afternoon off after starting the last six contests for the Reds. Elly De La Cruz is getting a day at designated hitter, and Ke'Bryan Hayes will play third base while Suarez rests. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Steals base in win
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 7:51 AM
McLain went 1-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: This was the second game back from a shoulder injury for McLain. The stolen base was his 18th in 125 games, tying the career high he set last season over 147 contests. |
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Juan Brito Juan Brito Moves to outfield
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 7:46 AM
Brito started in right field and went 3-for-3 with an RBI in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: Brito, normally an infielder, made his first start in the outfield at any level this season and was eventually replaced in the late innings. He's hit safely in five consecutive games (9-for-17) and is 13-for-32 (.406) with two home runs and nine RBI over 11 contests since joining the Reds on Sept. 1. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Stays hot with 28th homer
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 9:06 PM
De La Cruz went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a second run scored in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Dodgers.
Analysis: De La Cruz put the Reds ahead in the third inning with a two-run, two-out blast off Seth Halvorsen, his 28th homer of the season and seventh in his last 11 games. De La Cruz has been on a tear over the last month -- he's batting .435 (40-for-92) in his 23 games with 18 extra-base hits and a 1.268 OPS in that span. The star shortstop is now slashing .286/.364/.521 with 74 RBI, 94 runs scored and 26 stolen bases across 593 plate appearances this year. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Goes 4.2 innings vs. Dodgers
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 8:56 PM
Abbott did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Dodgers, allowing one run on three hits and five walks across 4.2 innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Abbott did a good job limiting the damage, as he held Los Angeles to a lone run despite issuing five walks, matching a season high. The southpaw ultimately departed the game with two outs in the fifth inning, after he threw 98 pitches (just 52 for strikes). Notably, Abbott did not give up a home run in the contest -- he'd allowed seven long balls in his previous five outings. Overall, his ERA sits at 4.70 through 31 starts (159 innings) this year with a 1.47 WHIP and 125:75 K:BB. Abbott currently lines up for a road matchup in Atlanta his next time out. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Out of Reds' lineup
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 1:57 PM
Hayes is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers.
Analysis: Hayes has now started only one of the last four contests for the Reds. Cincinnati will go with Eugenio Suarez at third base and Tyler Stephenson in the designated hitter slot. |
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Hector Rodriguez Hector Rodriguez Sitting out versus Snell
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 1:54 PM
Rodriguez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers.
Analysis: Rodriguez had made 19 straight starts, but the left-handed hitter will get a breather as the Dodgers send southpaw Blake Snell to the bump. The rookie outfielder is just 1-for-25 at the plate over his last seven contests. Juan Brito will cover right field for the Reds on Wednesday in what will be his first-ever start in the outfield in the majors. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Downed by Dodgers
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 9:16 AM
Lowder (6-11) took the loss Tuesday, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings as the Reds fell 4-0 to the Dodgers. He struck out four.
Analysis: The right-hander didn't pitch badly, but he had no margin for error with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the LA bullpen combining for a three-hit shutout. Lowder has lost all three of his September starts, stumbling to an 11.68 ERA, 2.11 WHIP and 10:8 K:BB over 12.1 innings on the month. He'll try to right the ship in his next outing, which lines up to come at home this weekend against the Cubs. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Returns to action
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:47 AM
McLain started at second base and went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Dodgers.
Analysis: McLain was back in the lineup after missing three games due to a left shoulder injury. The Reds downplayed the severity of the issue and welcomed back their primary second baseman Tuesday. McLain, who will attempt to finish a trying season on a positive note, is batting just .129 (4-for-31) this month and .186 for the season. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Needs another elbow surgery
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 2:43 PM
Dunn will have ulnar nerve transposition surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Dunn was already out for the season following internal brace surgery in August, and he's now set to undergo an additional operation on his elbow. The first surgery left Dunn a question mark for Opening Day next year, and it's possible Wednesday's procedure lengthens his timeline. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Back in Cincinnati lineup
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 1:47 PM
McLain (shoulder) will start at second base and bat seventh in Tuesday's game versus the Dodgers.
Analysis: McLain missed the past three contests with a sore left shoulder, which is the same one he had surgically repaired in 2024. He could have to play through some nagging soreness down the stretch, but McLain feels well enough to give it a go Tuesday. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Not in Tuesday's lineup
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 1:46 PM
Stephenson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.
Analysis: Stephenson started the previous four games and will receive a day off after going 2-for-12 with a walk, two doubles and one RBI in that span. Will Banfield is taking over behind the plate Tuesday and batting ninth. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Homers again
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 6:41 AM
De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Dodgers.
Analysis: De La Cruz mashed his sixth homer and 10th extra-base hit in the last nine games, which is the latest in a longer stretch of offense from the shortstop. Over the last 21 contests, De La Cruz has a .419/.468/.767 slash line with nine doubles, seven home runs, three steals, 15 RBI and 21 runs scored. |
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