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TJ Friedl TJ Friedl Back in majors
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 8:58 AM
The Reds recalled Friedl from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Analysis: The 30-year-old was optioned to Triple-A in early June after posting a .179/.259/.256 slash line through 178 plate appearances, but he'll get another chance with the Reds since Blake Dunn (elbow) was placed on the injured list. Friedl filled the strong side of a platoon in center field at the start of the season, though it's unclear if he'll slide back into that role after posting an .841 OPS in 18 games for Louisville. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Shelved with elbow sprain
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 8:53 AM
The Reds placed Dunn on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right elbow sprain.
Analysis: Dunn was sent in for an MRI on Saturday after being lifted from Friday's 6-4 win over the Pirates due to elbow discomfort, and though the severity of the injury isn't yet known, he's been diagnosed with a sprain and will remain out until at least July 7. Cincinnati recalled TJ Friedl from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move, but it's unclear if he'll be deployed in the strong side of a platoon in center field in Dunn's stead, or if Dane Myers will step in as the preferred option at the position against both righties and lefties. Noelvi Marte has also made two starts in center field this season but is more ideally suited for a corner-outfield spot. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Moves to leadoff
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 8:19 AM
De La Cruz batted leadoff and went 0-for-4 with a walk in Saturday's 9-6 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: De La Cruz moved from second in the order to leadoff, as Blake Dunn (elbow) was held out Saturday. Dunn's condition has not yet been determined, so De La Cruz could remain atop the order until Dunn is ready to return. In four games back from the injured list, De La Cruz is 1-for-14 with three walks, one RBI and one run scored. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Remains in center field
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 8:14 AM
Myers started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Myers replaced Blake Dunn (elbow) during Friday's game when the latter was removed and remained in center field Saturday. An MRI on Dunn's elbow Saturday did not lend clarity to his condition, and he could head back to Cincinnati for further testing. Until Dunn is ready to return, Myers is expected to get most of the work in center field. He's slashing .252/.356/.374 with three home runs, 13 RBI, five steals and 18 runs over 135 plate appearances (62 games). |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn MRI inconclusive
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 8:07 AM
Dunn underwent an MRI on his right elbow Saturday and is likely to return to Cincinnati for further testing, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Dunn was held out of the lineup for Saturday's 9-7 win over the Pirates after being removed from Friday's 6-4 victory due to elbow discomfort. The Reds want to conduct further tests before landing on a diagnosis for his injury. Dunn was replaced in center field Saturday by Dane Myers and as the team's leadoff hitter by Elly De La Cruz. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Goes deep in win
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 7:58 PM
Stewart went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 9-7 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Stewart opened the scoring with a solo shot in the first inning before adding an RBI single in the third. Despite hitting just .227 with 20 hits in 88 June at-bats, the 22-year-old has still been productive with 20 RBI in the month. For the year, he's slashing .252/.341/.454 with 15 homers, 57 RBI, 43 runs scored and 11 steals across 352 plate appearances. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Plays hero Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 7:53 PM
Suarez went 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Saturday's 9-7 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Suarez came up clutch, launching a three-run shot off Gregory Soto to give the Reds a two-run lead in the top of the ninth inning. The veteran slugger is hitting just .190 through 21 games in June, though he's now hit safely in three straight with three extra-base hits. On the season, he's slashing .210/.276/.379 with eight homers, 29 RBI and 18 runs scored across 214 plate appearances. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Mixed results in no-decision
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 7:38 PM
Burns did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 9-7 win over the Pirates, allowing five runs on nine hits and no walks with 10 strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Burns tallied a season-high 10 strikeouts but also yielded five earned runs for just the second time in 16 outings. He still generated a whopping 17 swinging strikes on 93 pitches and has now worked at least five innings in every start this season. The 23-year-old owns a 2.36 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 112:29 K across 91.2 frames this season and lines up for a road matchup with the Brewers next week. |
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Chase Petty Chase Petty Earns first career save
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 7:30 PM
Petty earned the save in Saturday's 9-7 win over the Pirates, allowing no hits and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning. He did not record a strikeout.
Analysis: Petty was called on to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning and needed just 12 pitches to collect his first major-league save. The 23-year-old has been strong since being recalled June 10, allowing just one earned run in six outings during that stretch. He owns a 3.72 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 8:2 K across 19.1 innings with the Reds this season, though he likely won't factor into the closer mix once Emilio Pagan (hamstring) returns from his current rehab assignment. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Absent from lineup
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 1:52 PM
Steer isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Steer will step out of the lineup after going 1-for-4 with an RBI, a run and three strikeouts Friday. His absence will allow Noelvi Marte to start in right field while batting sixth. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Remaining out Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 1:49 PM
Dunn (elbow) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Right elbow discomfort forced Dunn to make an early exit from Friday's game and will now cause him to miss at least one additional start. Manager Terry Francona said Saturday that the 27-year-old will likely head back to Cincinnati for further evaluation, after which the team will have a better idea of whether a trip to the IL will be necessary, per Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati. Dane Myers will start in center field and bat seventh Saturday. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Sitting down Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 1:44 PM
McLain isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: McLain has gone just 1-for-16 with eight strikeouts over his last five starts, and he'll now move to the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Edwin Arroyo will start at the keystone and bat ninth. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Resting Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 1:41 PM
Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Stephenson will catch a breather after going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored during Friday's series opener. Jose Trevino will take over behind the plate and bat eighth. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo In clear for next start
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 10:22 AM
Lodolo (wrist) is listed as the Reds' probable starter for Monday's game against the Brewers at American Family Field.
Analysis: During his most recent start Tuesday versus the Brewers in Cincinnati, Lodolo was lifted after four scoreless innings when he took a line drive to his pitching wrist. The southpaw escaped with nothing more than a bruised wrist after X-rays returned negative, and he looks like he'll be ready to go when his turn in the rotation comes up again during the series opener in Milwaukee. Lodolo will carry a 2-2 record, 5.59 ERA and 1.52 WHIP into his 10th start of the season. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Hit hard in no-decision
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:56 AM
Abbott didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-4 win over the Pirates, giving up four runs (three earned) on six hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: The southpaw was able to limit the damage despite being taken deep by Konnor Griffin in the first inning and Marcell Ozuna and Esmerlyn Valdez in the sixth, with Abbott leaving a 4-4 tie after 94 pitches (64 strikes). It's the first time in five June starts that Abbott's served up multiple homers, but on the season he's been tagged for 15 long balls in just 90 innings to fuel what would be a career-worst 3.90 ERA. He'll try to tighten things up in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road next week in Milwaukee. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Enters for injured teammate
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:05 AM
Myers replaced an injured Blake Dunn (elbow) in center field and went 0-for-2 in Friday's 6-4 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Dunn felt soreness in his elbow after making a throw to home plate and was removed in the sixth inning. He'll undergo an MRI on Saturday. If he needs to miss time, Myers is expected to be the primary center fielder. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Makes impact off bench
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 7:58 AM
Marte entered as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Marte was the difference-maker in the win, swatting a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the eighth inning to break a 4-4 tie. It was his first homer as a pinch hitter. Marte has been a regular in right field but can open games on the bench, as manager Terry Francona manipulates starting lineups to get playing time for the versatile Spencer Steer. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Pulled with elbow injury
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 7:31 PM
Dunn was removed from Friday's game against the Pirates with right elbow discomfort, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Dunn went 1-for-2 with an RBI before coming out of the game in the sixth inning. The severity of his injury has yet to be determined, but the Reds could provide an update on his status after the game. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Nursing significant oblique strain
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 2:32 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that an MRI on Santillan's left oblique showed a significant strain, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Santillan -- who has notched each of the Reds' last three saves -- was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier Friday, and he appears to be facing a prolonged absence. Emilio Pagan (hamstring) is expected back from the IL soon and could immediately retake his closer job. Until then, Pierce Johnson and/or Tejay Antone could get a look in the ninth inning. |
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Zach McCambley Zach McCambley Back in big-league bullpen
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 11:26 AM
The Reds recalled McCambley from Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: McCambley logged three appearances for the Reds earlier this month, allowing three runs with a 4:2 K:BB over four innings. The 27-year-old is likely to serve in a middle relief role. |
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