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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Playing time on upswing
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 11:25 AM
Marte will start in right field and bat eighth in the first game of Monday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.
Analysis: Despite going 0-for-6 at the plate over his last two starts, Marte will stick in the lineup for the third time in four games. Though the Reds appear to be prioritizing Marte ahead of rookie Hector Rodriguez -- who is on the bench for a fourth straight contest -- Michael Toglia could eventually cut into Marte's playing time. Toglia has been included in the lineup for four of the Reds' last six games, with his last two starts coming at corner-outfield positions. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Sitting out first game of twin bill
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 9:13 AM
Bleday is not in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals.
Analysis: It's southpaw Quinn Mathews on the bump for the Cardinals, so the left-handed-hitting Bleday will exit the lineup while Michael Toglia handles left field. Bleday should be back in the lineup for Monday's nightcap. |
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Kent Emanuel Kent Emanuel Added to roster for spot start
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 9:10 AM
The Reds selected Emanuel's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Analysis: Emanuel was pitching in independent ball a couple weeks ago when the Reds signed him to a minor-league contract. He struck out eight over six innings of one-run ball in his lone start with Louisville, and the 34-year-old southpaw will now join the Reds to make a start in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. The start is the first of Emanuel's big-league career, after his first 22 appearances in the majors came in relief. |
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Ron Marinaccio Ron Marinaccio Scrubbed from 40-man roster
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 8:59 AM
The Reds designated Marinaccio for assignment Monday.
Analysis: Marinaccio was scooped up off waivers earlier this month and is now headed back to the waiver wire after getting roughed up for 10 runs over 5.1 innings covering four appearances for Cincinnati. His removal from the 40-man roster clears a spot for the arrival of Kent Emanuel. |
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Zach McCambley Zach McCambley Serving as 27th man
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 8:55 AM
The Reds recalled McCambley from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Analysis: He'll serve as the 27th man on the roster for Monday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. McCambley has logged 7.2 innings across seven appearances for the Reds this season, allowing four runs with a 7:6 K:BB. He will likely be sent back to Louisville following the twin bill. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Homers as pinch hitter
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 8:37 AM
Stephenson entered Sunday's game as a pinch hitter and hit a solo home run in a 7-1 loss to Miami.
Analysis: Stephenson's eighth-inning blast made it a 2-1 game before the Marlins put it out of reach with a five-run ninth. The home run was the 12th of the season for Stephenson, who's hit six of them in the last 21 games. What had been a rough first half (.680 OPS) has given way to a productive second half (1.003), as the 30-year-old backstop sets himself up for unrestricted free agency this offseason. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Could be activated this week
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 8:27 AM
Santillan (oblique) could be activated to the major-league roster later this week, Mike Petraglia of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Santillan worked a scoreless inning as the opener in Sunday's game and will make at least one more appearance either Tuesday or Wednesday. If all goes well, the right-hander could rejoin the Reds at the end of the week. He's made two scoreless appearances with the Bats, striking out three over two innings. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Delivers five scoreless innings
Mon, Aug 17, 2026, 2:11 AM
Lodolo did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Marlins, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out two over five scoreless innings.
Analysis: Lodolo matched up well with Eury Perez Sunday, who delivered six scoreless frames of his own for Miami, but Cincinnati's bullpen was shelled in the late innings to spoil his effort. The left-hander tossed just 73 pitches in his second start since returning from the injured list. It was a major upgrade from his return start, where he served up three home runs against the White Sox. Lodolo owns a 4.52 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 57:29 K:BB across 71.2 innings this season. He's tentatively scheduled to make his next start Friday against Arizona. |
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Brandon Williamson Brandon Williamson Reaches fourth inning in rehab outing
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 10:33 PM
Williamson (shoulder) struck out two and allowed one earned run on five hits and no walks across 3.2 innings in a rehab appearance Sunday with Triple-A Louisville.
Analysis: Taking the hill for the fourth start of his rehab assignment, Williamson built up to 63 pitches (47 strikes) and induced seven whiffs while averaging 92.7 mph with his four-seam fastball. The Reds will likely decide on Williamson's next step within the next couple of days, but the left-shoulder shouldn't need more than one more tune-up outing in the minors before returning from the 60-day injured list. With Rhett Lowder performing well over the past month as the Reds' No. 5 starter, Williamson may not have a path to the rotation once he's activated and could have to settle for a long-relief role. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Taking seat Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 9:37 AM
Myers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Myers will ride the pine for Sunday's series finale after starting in each of the Reds' previous three contests. TJ Friedl will man center field and bat eighth for Cincinnati. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Idle Sunday
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 9:33 AM
Stephenson is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Marlins.
Analysis: Stephenson, who went 1-for-8 with two strikeouts during the first two games of the series, will sit out Sunday's finale. Jose Trevino will take over behind the plate and bat seventh for the Reds. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Homers in loss
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 9:00 AM
Hayes went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Marlins.
Analysis: Hayes popped a fifth-inning home run, which was followed one batter later by a Matt McLain homer to give Cincinnati a 4-3 lead. The home run was the fifth of the season for Hayes, who has hit safely in three consecutive games. That represents the second-longest hit streak of 2026 for the third baseman, who had a four-gamer in April and is batting just .149 with a .456 OPS over 68 games and 186 plate appearances. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Shines in loss
Sun, Aug 16, 2026, 8:51 AM
McLain went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-4 loss to Miami.
Analysis: McLain's third-inning double triggered a two-run rally, and then he and Ke'Bryan Hayes hit back-to-back homers in the fifth to give the Reds a 4-3 lead. The double snapped an 0-for-10 stretch for McLain, who's had a disappointing season at the dish with a .197/.296/.352 slash line over 363 plate appearances. It's been a different story in the field, as he extended an errorless streak to 108 games, setting a new franchise record for second basemen. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Submits third straight quality start
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 8:56 PM
Singer took a no-decision against the Marlins on Saturday, allowing three runs on eight hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Singer put forth a decent effort Saturday, turning in his third consecutive quality start. The right-hander has been pretty reliable for the Reds and fantasy managers since the beginning of June, working to a 3.62 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 68:26 K:BB over his last 13 outings (74.2 innings). Singer will look to further improve his 4.66 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 104:42 K:BB across 125.2 frames for the season in his next scheduled appearance against the Cardinals. |
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Hector Rodriguez Hector Rodriguez Sitting again Saturday
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 1:13 PM
Rodriguez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Rodriguez will miss a second consecutive start after notching just two hits in 23 at-bats across his first eight games in the big leagues. Noelvi Marte will pick up another start in right field and bat seventh. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Nabs save in return to action
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 8:54 AM
Pagan pitched a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his 15th save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Marlins. He didn't strike out a batter.
Analysis: The veteran reliever had been dealing with hand soreness earlier in the week and missed out on a save chance Thursday as a result, but Pagan didn't seem bothered by the issue Friday, firing eight of 11 pitches for strikes. He's gone 10 straight appearances without allowing a run since a rocky outing at Coors Field on July 19, posting a 0.40 WHIP and 11:0 K:BB in 10 innings over that stellar stretch while converting all eight of his save opportunities. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Dazzles in Friday's win
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 8:51 AM
Burns (14-2) picked up the win Friday, scattering four hits over seven scoreless innings in a 1-0 victory over the Marlins. He struck out eight without walking a batter.
Analysis: Matched up against Sandy Alcantara in a duel of the team's respective aces that lived up to its billing, Burns rose to the occasion and fired 62 of 93 pitches for strikes while not even allowing a runner to get into scoring position until the seventh inning, when Otto Lopez led off the frame with a single and stole second base before being stranded. The quality start was Burns' 11th of the year, and his 14 wins have him tied for second in the majors with Boston's Sonny Gray, one back of Philly's Cristopher Sanchez. Burns will look to stay locked in for his next start, which is scheduled to come at home next week against the Cardinals. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Throws scoreless inning for Bats
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 7:30 AM
Santillan (oblique) did not allow a hit or walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning for Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Analysis: Santillan opened his rehab assignment with the Bats, dispatching the side in order on 13 pitches (nine strikes) in the seventh inning. The right-handed reliever has been out since late June and may require more than one outing before rejoining the Reds. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Given clean bill of health
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 1:26 PM
Pagan will be available out of the Reds' bullpen Friday versus the Marlins after his hand checked out fine, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Pagan had been unavailable to pitch in a save chance Thursday against the White Sox due to hand soreness. He still feels it a bit while throwing his splitter, so it's possible he'll reduce the usage of that offering, but Pagan will be available for a save opportunity Friday, should one arise. |
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Hector Rodriguez Hector Rodriguez Exiting starting nine
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 12:57 PM
Rodriguez is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Marlins.
Analysis: The lefty-swinging Rodriguez had started seven straight games versus righties, but he will begin Friday's festivities on the bench as the Marlins send right-hander Sandy Alcantara to the hill. Noelvi Marte will cover right field for the Reds in the series opener. |
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