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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Placed on outright waivers
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 11:23 PM
The Reds placed Suarez on outright waivers Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Reds signed Suarez to a $15 million deal during the offseason in an effort to bolster their offense and contend for a postseason berth. However, with a month remaining in the regular season, Cincinnati sits in last place in the NL Central at 63-71 -- nine games back of the final wild-card spot. The team will now attempt to save some money by making Suarez available to the other 29 teams via waivers, but the 35-year-old isn't likely to be claimed after slashing just .208/.295/.410 across 410 plate appearances this season while still carrying a $3 million price tag for the rest of the year. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Three hits in Wednesday's win
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 10:00 PM
De La Cruz went 3-for-6 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 10-9 win over the Giants.
Analysis: The star shortstop was one of three Reds to put together three-hit days, but most of the team's offense came in a stunning ninth-inning rally that saw Cincinnati erase a 9-3 deficit. De La Cruz is up to 23 steals on the season but only three in August, and on the month he's batting just .212 (21-for-99) with five doubles, three homers, 10 RBI and 15 runs over 25 contests. |
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Hector Rodriguez Hector Rodriguez Goes yard twice in comeback win
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 9:56 PM
Rodriguez went 3-for-6 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's 10-9 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Getting the start in right field and batting leadoff against Logan Webb, Rodriguez took the San Francisco ace deep in the third inning before leading off the ninth with another solo shot off Spencer Bivens that sparked a stunning seven-run rally for the Reds. It was the first time in his brief MLB career that the 22-year-old had hit atop the order, and through his first 16 games for Cincy, Rodriguez is batting .220 (11-for-50) with two doubles, three homers, five RBI and six runs. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Notches 17th save
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 9:52 PM
Pagan gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his 17th save of the season in a 10-9 win over the Giants.
Analysis: It looked like the veteran right-hander would get the afternoon off as the Reds headed into the ninth down 9-3, but a shocking seven-run rally created a save situation for Pagan that he breezed through on 16 pitches (11 strikes). Pagan has been scored upon just once in his last 14 appearances, posting a 1.29 ERA, 0.64 WHIP and 15:1 K:BB in 14 innings over that stretch while converting all 10 of his save opportunities and picking up three wins along the way. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Hit hard in no-decision Wednesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 9:49 PM
Lodolo didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 10-9 win over the Giants, giving up four runs on six hits and two walks over four-plus innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Half of the hits off Lodolo went for extra bases, including two-run blasts by Jonah Cox in the second inning and Rafael Devers in the fifth. Lodolo has struggled to keep the ball in the yard since coming off the IL earlier this month and attempting to employ a new grip on his curveball to avoid blisters, and over his last four starts he's served up six homers in 16.1 innings en route to a 7.72 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 14:6 K:BB. The southpaw will be a risky fantasy option in his next trip to the mound, which is set to come at home early next week against the Padres. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Nursing rib soreness
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 12:17 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said Wednesday that Singer is dealing with soreness in his ribs as a result of a fielding play during Tuesday's loss to the Giants, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: It sounds like Singer will be OK, but the Reds will monitor how he feels while the hurler plays catch pregame Wednesday. Singer's next outing is tentatively scheduled to come Monday at home against the Padres. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Taking seat Wednesday
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 11:54 AM
Stephenson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Francisco.
Analysis: Stephenson will rest during Wednesday's matinee after starting each of the previous four contests. Jose Trevino will start behind the plate and bat eighth as the Reds look to avoid a sweep. |
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Hector Rodriguez Hector Rodriguez Getting turn in leadoff spot
Wed, Aug 26, 2026, 11:51 AM
Rodriguez will start in right field and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Analysis: Reds manager Terry Francona is shaking things up a bit as he aims to jumpstart a struggling offense. Rodriguez earned the bump up in the lineup after going 5-for-13 with one home run and one double over his last four contests. It's the first time in his young big-league career that Rodriguez has batted higher than sixth. Usual leadoff man Elly De La Cruz is batting second for the Reds. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Idle Tuesday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 4:50 PM
Myers is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Giants.
Analysis: Myers went 0-for-4 in the series-opening 5-0 loss to the Giants on Monday. Myers last sat Aug. 17 against the Cardinals, but he came off the bench for a game-tying, pinch-hit home run in the bottom of the ninth. As for Tuesday, TJ Friedl has the start in center field and is batting ninth. |
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Graham Ashcraft Graham Ashcraft Ready for rehab games
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 2:08 PM
The Reds sent Ashcraft (elbow) to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Ashcraft is finally ready to test things out in games after being sidelined since late May with a sprained UCL in his right elbow. Given the length of his layoff, the reliever will likely need a handful of rehab outings before being reinstated. |
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Brandon Williamson Brandon Williamson Will make sixth rehab start
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 7:55 AM
Williamson (shoulder) will make a sixth rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Louisville, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Williamson had a couple of short appearances during his rehab, including a rain-shortened outing, which suppressed the buildup of his pitch count and likely led to a sixth rehab start. The left-hander sports a 5.11 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over 12.1 rehab innings. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Rough night in third loss
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 2:10 AM
Burns (14-3) took the loss Monday, allowing five runs on nine hits and a walk over 3.2 innings against the Giants. He struck out five.
Analysis: Burns was blitzed by the Giants offense, allowing two runs in the first inning before surrendering a three-run homer to Rafael Devers in the second frame. Monday marked the right-hander's shortest outing of the year, as he had logged at least five innings in every previous start. Burns has looked more human in August, pitching to a 4.33 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 36:8 K:BB across 27 innings (five starts) this month. Overall, the 23-year-old owns a sterling 2.77 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 164:49 K:BB across 139.2 innings (25 starts) and will look to get back on track next time out, tentatively scheduled for Sunday against the Cubs. |
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Michael Toglia Michael Toglia Undergoing shoulder surgery
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 5:28 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said Monday that Toglia will undergo surgery to repair a dislocated right shoulder, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Toglia dislocated his shoulder while making a diving catch during Friday's win over the Diamondbacks, and after tests and consultations, surgery has been determined to be the best option for the 28-year-old. If the procedure is season-ending, then Toglia will end the year having gone 3-for-26 (.115) with an RBI and two doubles across 10 major-league games, along with a .920 OPS with four steals, 22 home runs and 65 RBI over 402 plate appearances with Triple-A Louisville. |
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Hector Rodriguez Hector Rodriguez Sitting Monday
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 4:50 PM
Rodriguez is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Giants on Monday.
Analysis: Rodriguez has gone 4-for-10 with a solo home run and two additional runs scored over his last three outings, but he'll be on the bench for Monday's series opener. Ivan Johnson, Dane Myers and JJ Bleday will man the Reds' outfield from left to right. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Allows four runs in loss
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 6:26 PM
Abbott (6-9) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six over six-plus innings to take the loss versus the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Analysis: Abbott was left in a little too long, as he was on the hook for three of the four runs Arizona put up in the seventh inning. He threw 54 of 88 pitches for strikes in this outing. He's gone three starts without a win, allowing 11 runs over 16.2 innings in that span. For the season, Abbott has a 4.15 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 114:68 K:BB through 145.1 innings over 27 starts. He's projected to make his next start on the road versus the Cubs. |
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Ivan Johnson Ivan Johnson Back with big club
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 3:41 PM
The Reds recalled Johnson from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Analysis: Johnson will be up in the big leagues for the third time this season, restoring depth on the Reds' bench after Michael Toglia (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. During his previous two stints with the Reds, Johnson logged just 14 total plate appearances over 12 games. He'll likely be in line for limited playing time this time around, too. |
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Michael Toglia Michael Toglia Sent to IL with dislocated shoulder
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 3:37 PM
The Reds placed Toglia (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: Toglia will be deactivated after dislocating his right shoulder on a diving catch in Friday's 9-0 loss to the Diamondbacks. Per MLB.com, the Reds will send Toglia in for a follow-up MRI on Monday, and the team should soon have more clarity on the extent of the injury. After being called up from Triple-A Louisville on Aug. 11, Toglia slashed .115/.179/.192 with two runs and one RBI across 28 plate appearances in 10 games with Cincinnati. |
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On IL at Double-A
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 3:01 PM
Double-A Chattanooga placed Duno on the 7-day injured list Aug. 4 with a hamstring injury.
Analysis: The 20-year-old backstop logged a .288/.397/.500 slash line with three home runs and a 16.7 percent strikeout rate in 18 games for the Lookouts before landing on the shelf. |
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Brandon Williamson Brandon Williamson Makes fifth rehab start
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 7:16 AM
Williamson (shoulder) allowed one run on four hits and four walks while striking out five over four innings for Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Analysis: It was Williamson's fifth rehab appearance and fourth with the Bats. He faced adversity throughout his four innings Saturday but managed to limit the damage. The left-hander upped his pitch count to 75 (41 strikes), which indicates a return to the majors could be on the horizon. |
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TJ Friedl TJ Friedl Enters game in left field
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:55 AM
Friedl entered Friday's game to play left field after Michael Toglia was removed with a dislocated shoulder. The former went 1-for-2 in a 9-0 loss to Arizona.
Analysis: Friedl recently lost playing time to others in the outfield but may benefit from the injury. The initial reaction to the injury was that Toglia could miss significant time, but X-rays came back negative, and there's hope he could avoid a stint on the injured list. The Reds will get by at corner outfield with some combination of Friedl, JJ Bleday and Hector Rodriguez. |
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