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Chase Petty Chase Petty Back up with big club
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 11:05 AM
The Reds recalled Petty from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Analysis: Petty will fill one of the vacant roster spots created at the trade deadline. The right-hander has collected a 4.50 ERA and 14:8 K:BB over 30 frames with the Reds this season and is capable of providing length out of the bullpen. |
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Hector Rodriguez Hector Rodriguez Called up from Louisville
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 10:43 AM
The Reds recalled Rodriguez from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Analysis: After being added to the Reds' 40-man roster over the winter, Rodriguez has continued to impress with his slugging at Louisville this season. The 22-year-old has slashed .274/.347/.533 with 27 home runs -- second in the International League -- and six stolen bases across 104 games at Triple-A. With the Reds dealing away Nathaniel Lowe prior to Monday's deadline, the team has an opening in its everyday lineup, and the left-handed-hitting Rodriguez appears primed to get a look in the strong side of a platoon at designated hitter or at either corner-outfield spot. |
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Juan Brito Juan Brito In new organization
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 7:23 AM
The Guardians traded Brito to the Reds on Monday in exchange for cash.
Analysis: The Guardians designated Brito for assignment earlier in the day, but the Reds were willing to use a 40-man roster spot on Brito for the time being. More of a bat-first prospect than the typical Guardians middle infielder, Brito had been passed over in Cleveland, so a change of scenery is welcome. The 24-year-old switch hitter slashed .237/.351/.394 with nine home runs and seven steals in 83 games at Triple-A with the Guardians organization. |
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Dealt at deadline
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 5:59 PM
The Guardians traded Rivera to the Reds on Monday in exchange for Nathaniel Lowe, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Rivera, 19, got lit up in his lone start at Single-A, but he dominated the Arizona Complex League to the tune of a 2.44 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 70 strikeouts in 48 innings. The Venezuelan righty is undersized at 5-foot-10 but won't turn 20 until the offseason. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Heating up since break
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 7:11 AM
Stephenson went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run, two RBI and an additional run scored in Sunday's 10-2 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Stephenson cracked his third home run in 12 games since the All-Star break and has hit safely in five straight contests. After he posted a .238/.319/.361 slash line in the first half, the catcher is rocking a second-half line of .359/.468/.744. For the Reds, Stephenson is heating up at the right time. He's one of seven players on the club with an expiring contract and boosted his value leading up to Monday's trade deadline. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Homers twice in five games
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 7:05 AM
Hayes went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 10-2 win over the Pirates. He was also hit by a pitch.
Analysis: Hayes homered for the second time in five games, giving him four over 58 contests. This was his first start in four games, as he's been sharing the hot corner with Eugenio Suarez. The Reds are likely to be sellers heading into Monday's trade deadline and have seven players on expiring contracts, including Suarez. Hayes could get more consistent at-bats if Cincinnati trades Suarez, but the former's unattractive .145 average makes him a difficult play in fantasy leagues. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Cruises to 13th win
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 9:28 PM
Burns (13-1) notched the win Sunday against the Pirates, allowing one run on two hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis: Pittsburgh managed to scratch a run across in the fourth inning, but Burns was his usual dominant self otherwise Sunday. The first-time All-Star has now fanned at least six in 15 of his 21 starts this season, and he's remarkably worked at least five innings while giving up two runs or fewer in all but three of his outings. Burns has an exceptional 2.35 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 137:43 K:BB over 118.2 innings, but he has a tough test in Washington lined up for his next appearance. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Keeps rolling in rout
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 7:21 PM
Lowe went 3-for-4 with two RBI, two doubles, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-2 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: With Spencer Steer (wrist) on the injured list, Lowe is tearing the cover off the ball as of late. He's batting .352 over his last 14 games, racking up three homers, four doubles and 12 RBI covering 56 plate appearances during that span. Lowe is enjoying a productive first season overall with the Reds, slashing .266/.341/.480 with 12 long balls, 17 doubles and 37 RBI across 276 trips to the dish. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Rehab start set
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 3:47 PM
Lodolo (finger) is scheduled to throw 60-to-65 pitches during a rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: The left-hander threw 50 pitches during live batting practice Friday and will now shift his rehab to a game setting. Lodolo is utilizing a new grip on his breaking ball in an attempt to prevent the recurring blister issues on his left index finger. It's possible he needs only one start in the minors before coming off the injured list, which would allow him to re-enter Cincinnati's rotation as early as Aug. 11 against the White Sox. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Regains foothold in lineup
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 12:55 PM
Marte will start in right field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Marte will pick up a sixth consecutive start after going 4-for-19 with a double, an RBI, a run and an 0:7 BB:K over the Reds' previous five contests. He looks like he'll occupy a regular spot in the Cincinnati lineup in the wake of Spencer Steer's (wrist) recent move to the injured list. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez On bench Sunday
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 10:16 AM
Suarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: The veteran slugger started the previous four games but will hit the bench Sunday while in the midst of a 2-for-26 slump, during which he has struck out 16 times. Nathaniel Lowe will step in as Cincinnati's designated hitter in place of Suarez for the series finale versus Pittsburgh. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Logs steal in loss
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:20 AM
McLain went 0-for-2 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Pirates.
Analysis: McLain has started three straight games since coming off the injured list, slotting in at second base and hitting ninth in the order. The stolen base was his 12th of the season, and provided a strong sign that the calf injury which landed him on the IL is no longer an issue. |
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Brandon Williamson Brandon Williamson Begins rehab assignment
Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 8:14 AM
Williamson (shoulder/finger) allowed one earned run on two walks and no walks while striking out three over two innings in a rehab start for Double-A Chattanooga on Saturday. The left-hander also hit a batter.
Analysis: Williamson, who was placed on the injured list April 30 due to left shoulder fatigue, kicked off a rehab assignment Saturday. After battling some control issues in the first inning, Williamson settled in during the second frame before leaving the contest after tossing 39 pitches. The southpaw will look to build on that workload during his next rehab outing, which is expected to come Thursday with Triple-A Louisville, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Control issues persist in loss
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 10:23 PM
Abbott (5-7) took the loss Saturday against the Pirates, allowing three runs on three hits and five walks in five innings. He struck out one.
Analysis: Lack of control has been an issue for Abbott throughout the year, and the hurler matched a season worst in walks Saturday while tying a season low in punchouts. The southpaw has an alarming 25:19 K:BB over his last six starts (32 innings), but he's still managed to work at least five frames in 16 of his last 17 outings. Abbott is set to take a 3.91 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 95:59 K:BB across 122 innings into a difficult road matchup against the Nationals. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Idle Saturday
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:48 PM
Myers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Myers has gone 8-for-21 while compiling a six-game hitting streak, but the Reds will give him a chance to rest Saturday. JJ Bleday, TJ Friedl and Noelvi Marte will start across the outfield while Myers is on the bench. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson On bench Saturday
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 3:45 PM
Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Stephenson has tallied at least one base hit in each of his last four games, but the Reds will keep him in the dugout to begin Saturday's contest while Jose Trevino starts at catcher, batting seventh. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Drives in four in comeback win
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 9:10 AM
Stewart went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Friday's 8-7 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: A two-run homer off Paul Skenes in the fourth inning gave the Reds a 5-3 lead, and Stewart came through again in the bottom of the eighth with a two-run single as Cincy took the lead for good. The rookie slugger has been an RBI machine since the All-Star break, driving in 19 runs in just 14 games, and on the season he's delivered a .255/.334/.477 slash line with 23 long balls, 12 steals, 58 runs and an MLB-leading 84 RBI in 109 contests. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Gets clean MRI
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 9:08 AM
Santillan (oblique) was cleared Friday to begin an expedited recovery program, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Santillan was cleared after a follow-up MRI came back clean. The recovery program will begin with side sessions in the bullpen. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Nabs fourth win Friday
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 9:07 AM
Pagan (4-1) was credited with the win Friday, striking out one in a scoreless, no-hit ninth inning during an 8-7 victory over the Pirates. He hit a batter with a pitch.
Analysis: Caleb Ferguson and Pierce Johnson combined to blow a 5-4 lead in the top of the eighth inning, and after Cincinnati rallied to re-take the lead in the bottom of the frame, Pagan was awarded a win instead of a save for a ninth inning in which he threw just six of 14 pitches for strikes. Pagan has picked up a win or a save in six straight appearances, and since returning from the IL at the beginning of July he's produced a 1.93 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB over 9.1 innings while converting all five of his save chances. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Throws 50 pitches Friday
Sat, Aug 1, 2026, 9:03 AM
Lodolo (finger) threw 50 pitches over three simulated innings of live batting practice Friday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Lodolo, who is returning from a recurring blister, felt good about the new grip he's using on his breaking ball. The left-hander may need a rehab start before returning to the Reds' rotation; however, the club hasn't confirmed plans. |
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