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Jose Trevino Jose Trevino Receives injection in back
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 1:41 PM
Trevino received a cortisone injection in his back and could start ramping up his rehab Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Trevino remains on the 10-day injured list and isn't eligible to be activated until Wednesday, although a return that quickly could be optimistic. The veteran catcher hit .091/.167/.091 with a 1:3 BB:K across 12 plate appearances before going down with the injury. |
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Jose Franco Jose Franco Sent to Triple-A
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 11:13 AM
The Reds optioned Franco to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Analysis: Franco made his MLB debut with the Reds on March 30 and worked three games out of the bullpen, registering a 3.18 ERA, 2.12 WHIP and 4:5 K:BB across 5.2 innings. He'll need to work on his command in the minors. In a corresponding move, the Reds recalled Kyle Nicolas from Louisville. |
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Kyle Nicolas Kyle Nicolas Recalled from Triple-A
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 11:10 AM
The Reds recalled Nicolas from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Analysis: Cincinnati optioned Jose Franco in a corresponding move. Nicolas was acquired from the Pirates during spring training and will make his Reds debut in his next appearance. The right-hander turned in a 4.74 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 34:18 K:BB across 38 innings with Pittsburgh last season. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Logs two hits in loss
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 6:32 AM
Steer started in right field and went 2-for-4 with a double in Thursday's 8-1 loss to the Marlins.
Analysis: Steer, who returned to the lineup after a one-day breather, raised his season batting average to .200 with the two hits. He's fighting back from a 1-for-17 start and is 7-for-23 (.304) with three doubles, a home run and two RBI in six games since. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Swats fourth homer Thursday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:22 PM
Stewart went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's 8-1 loss to the Marlins.
Analysis: Stewart's fourth home run of the season came in the fifth inning off Max Meyer and was the only offense for Cincinnati on Thursday. Stewart continues to be one of the hottest hitters in baseball with a .364/.473/.727 slash line, including the four homers, nine RBI, eight runs scored, three stolen bases and a 10:8 BB:K across 55 plate appearances. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Yields five runs in loss Thursday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 6:18 PM
Lowder (1-1) took the loss Thursday against the Marlins, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks with two strikeouts across 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Lowder hasn't been able to miss many bats in the early going this season, and he generated just seven whiffs on 95 pitches against Miami. Lowder served up four extra-base hits, including a pair of doubles to Owen Caissie. An RBI single by Javier Sanoja was the knockout blow in the sixth inning, as Lowder left trailing 5-1. Lowder has a 3.31 ERA and 11:6 K:BB across 16.1 innings. He's slated to face the Giants at home Wednesday. |
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Caleb Ferguson Caleb Ferguson Cleared for mound work
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 9:44 AM
Ferguson (oblique) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: It appears to be the first time Ferguson has thrown off a mound since he suffered a right oblique strain in mid-March. Ferguson will need a rehab assignment before rejoining the Reds' bullpen. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Throwing bullpen session Thursday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 9:43 AM
Lodolo (finger) will throw a bullpen session Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: It will be his first time throwing off the mound since he exited a rehab start a week ago when he had a setback with the blister on his left index finger. Reds manager Terry Francona said that how aggressive Lodolo will be with his throwing during the bullpen session will depend on how he feels. If Lodolo is able to complete his mound work without any issues, more clarity should be available regarding a rehab start and return to the Reds' rotation. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Lasts 2.2 innings in poor outing
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 8:46 AM
Singer (0-1) was tagged with the loss Wednesday against the Marlins after allowing six runs (five earned) on 10 hits across 2.2 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Singer delivered his worst outing of the season by a wide margin, failing to get out of the third inning and setting season-worst numbers across the board. Perhaps the only silver lining is that he didn't walk a batter, but it's hard to find any other encouraging aspects of the right-hander's performance. Singer will aim to bounce back in his next start, tentatively scheduled for next week at home against the Giants. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Absent from lineup
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 8:17 AM
Hayes is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Marlins.
Analysis: Hayes is a horrific 3-for-31 with no extra-base hits in his first 10 games this season, so he'll get a breather to regroup. Eugenio Suarez is getting a start at third base and Nathaniel Lowe will be the Reds' designated hitter. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Not in Thursday's lineup
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 8:15 AM
Marte is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Marte's playing time had been trending up with starts in three of the last four contests against righties, but he'll take a seat for the series finale as the Marlins send right-hander Max Meyer to the bump. TJ Friedl, Dane Myers and Spencer Steer will patrol the outfield for the Reds on Thursday. |
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Will Benson Will Benson Taking seat Thursday
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 8:13 AM
Benson is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Miami.
Analysis: After starting each of the first five games against righties this season, the left-handed-hitting Benson has now been in the lineup just two times across the Reds' last four tilts versus right-handed pitching. TJ Friedl, Dane Myers and Spencer Steer will form the Reds' outfield trio. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Sitting out matinee
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 8:10 AM
Stephenson is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Miami.
Analysis: Stephenson had started each of the last four games for the Reds, so he'll get a breather in Thursday's series finale. P.J. Higgins is getting the start at catcher and batting ninth for Cincinnati. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Steals again
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:08 PM
De La Cruz went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Marlins.
Analysis: De La Cruz walked, stole a base and scored a run in the first inning. After failing to record a steal in the first eight games, De La Cruz has stolen a base in three of the last four contests. |
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Sam Moll Sam Moll Firing blanks
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 9:56 PM
Moll did not allow a hit and struck out two over 2.1 scoreless innings in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to Miami. He also hit two batters.
Analysis: Moll was needed for length as starter Brady Singer left after 2.2 innings, having given up six runs and 10 hits. Moll has not yet allowed a run or hit over six appearances (6.2 IP). |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Contributes with bat, legs
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 9:40 PM
Stewart went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two RBI, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Marlins.
Analysis: Stewart stole second base and scored in the first inning before mashing a two-run home run in the fifth, the rookie's third of the season. He's been a nice mix of power and speed out of the cleanup spot for the Reds; the steal was Stewart's third and his .683 slugging percentage (seven XBH) leads Cincinnati. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Out of lineup Wednesday
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 1:51 PM
Steer is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.
Analysis: Steer has gone 1-for-11 with five strikeouts over his last three contests, so he'll get a day off to regroup. Will Benson will cover left field and Noelvi Marte will be in right field as the Reds aim for their sixth straight victory. |
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Jose Trevino Jose Trevino Lands on IL with spinal injury
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:20 AM
The Reds placed Trevino on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a thoracic spine strain.
Analysis: Trevino's IL stint is retroactive to Sunday, so he'll be eligible for activation as soon as April 15. Cincinnati called up P.J. Higgins from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move, and he'll serve as the backup to No. 1 catcher Tyler Stephenson while Trevino is on the mend from the injury. Manager Terry Francona said Trevino will undergo an MRI on Thursday, and the Reds should have a better idea regarding a timeline for the backstop's return once the test results are available, per Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati. |
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Christian Encarnacion-Strand Christian Encarnacion-Strand Removed from 40-man roster
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:19 AM
The Reds designated Encarnacion-Strand for assignment Wednesday.
Analysis: The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of P.J. Higgins. Encarnacion-Strand looked like a potential building block for the Reds a couple years ago, but he's struggled at the big-league level since the beginning of the 2024 campaign and has dealt with numerous injuries. He's still just 26 and has plenty of power potential, so there should be some interest in Encarnacion-Strand via waivers. |
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P.J. Higgins P.J. Higgins Summoned to big leagues
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 10:17 AM
The Reds selected Higgins' contract from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
Analysis: With Jose Trevino (spine) landing on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move, Higgins will primarily serve as a backup catcher while he's up with Cincinnati, though the 32-year-old is also capable of playing both corner-infield positions. Higgins -- who posted a .645 OPS over 111 games at Louisville in 2025 -- last saw big-league action with the Cubs in 2022. |
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