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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Reaches base three times
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 6:14 AM
De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with two walks and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: This was De La Cruz's second game back off the injured list, where he spent three weeks with a hamstring injury. He's 1-for-7 with two walks in the two games back. De La Cruz's return comes at a pivotal time for the Reds, who have lost 14 of the last 21 games and now sit 12.5 games out of first place and 5.5 out of an NL Wild Card spot. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Goes deep in loss
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 10:14 PM
Steer went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: Steer made things interesting in the eighth inning, putting the Reds within one run with a two-run blast off Craig Yoho. While the 28-year-old has gone just 10-for-68 in June, six of those hits have been home runs, including three in his past seven games. On the year, he's slashing .240/.319/.434 with 13 homers, 33 RBI, 45 runs scored and three steals across 301 plate appearances. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Allows two homers in loss
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 9:57 PM
Lowder (3-5) took the loss against the Brewers on Wednesday, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk with six strikeouts over 5.2 innings.
Analysis: Lowder allowed three runs on two homers in the third inning but was otherwise able to keep the Brewers in check, generating 13 whiffs on 100 pitches and departing one out shy of a quality start. While the 24-year-old has lost back-to-back decisions, he's posted a solid 3.66 ERA through four outings since returning from the injured list June 7. He owns a 4.81 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 48:29 K:BB across 58 innings this season and lines up for a road rematch with the Brewers next week. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Getting first day off since April
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 5:13 PM
Bleday is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Bleday has fallen into a 1-for-21 drought at the plate over his last seven games, and with southpaw Shane Drohan starting for Milwaukee on Wednesday, Reds manager Terry Francona decided it was an ideal time to give the slumping outfielder a break. Cincinnati will go with an outfield of Blake Dunn, Dane Myers and Noelvi Marte from left to right while Bleday sits for the first time since April 28, ending a streak of 49 starts. |
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Edwin Arroyo Edwin Arroyo Likely to lose playing time
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 5:09 PM
Arroyo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: Arroyo will take a seat for the second time in the series and appears set to move into a part-time role after Cincinnati welcomed Elly De La Cruz back from the injured list Tuesday. With De La Cruz sliding back into an everyday role at shortstop, Matt McLain is likely to be prioritized at second base ahead of Arroyo, who is hitting .226 with no home runs or steals in 19 games since being promoted from Triple-A Louisville on June 1. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Hitting bench Wednesday
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 5:07 PM
Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: The Brewers are sending southpaw Shane Drohan to the bump for the series finale, so Reds manager Terry Francona will elect to give the lefty-hitting Lowe the evening off. Lowe started in each of Cincinnati's last seven games, going 5-for-20 with two doubles and a 2:8 BB:K during that stretch. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Looking good for next start
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 2:56 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said that Lodolo (wrist) "showed up pretty good" when he reported to the ballpark Wednesday, Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Lodolo was forced from Tuesday's start versus the Brewers after being struck on the left wrist by a comebacker off the bat of Jackson Chourio. However, X-rays returned negative, and Francona's words Wednesday indicate that Lodolo has minimal swelling. He'll need to get through his normal between-starts bullpen session first, but Lodolo appears on track to make his next scheduled start, which is lined up for Monday in Milwaukee. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Poised for season debut next week
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 2:47 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said Wednesday that Greene (elbow) will make one more rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Greene is slated to throw 80-to-85 pitches in his third rehab start and, if all goes well, will rejoin the Reds' rotation for his season debut late next week. The right-hander has looked sharp in his first two rehab outings, sitting in the upper-90s with his fastball while tossing eight scoreless innings with a 9:2 K:BB. Greene is coming back from surgery to remove bone chips from his right elbow. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Throws 64 pitches in rehab start
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 8:41 AM
Greene (elbow) struck out three and scattered two hits and one walk over four scoreless frames in a rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Analysis: Greene threw 64 pitches in his second rehab outing and first with Louisville. He averaged 98.4 mph with his four-seamer Tuesday, down a bit from his average of 99.5 mph last season. His results have been excellent through his first two rehab starts, with Greene firing eight scoreless innings with a 9:2 K:BB. Per MLB.com, Greene is expected to build up to 70-to-85 pitches in one final rehab start with Louisville on Sunday before returning from the 60-day injured list in the first week of July. He's working his way back from mid-March surgery to remove bone chips from his right elbow. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo X-rays negative
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 9:02 PM
X-rays on Lodolo's left wrist came back negative after Tuesday's loss to the Brewers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Lodolo took a 107-mph line drive off his wrist in the fourth inning of Tuesday's contest and was pulled after finishing the frame. However, he seems to have escaped the incident without suffering any structural damage, and he could be good to go for his next start -- tentatively scheduled to come in Milwaukee on Monday -- if swelling doesn't become too much of an issue. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Exits early with wrist injury
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 7:27 PM
Lodolo suffered a left wrist contusion and exited Tuesday's contest against the Brewers in the fifth inning, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Lodolo was struck in the left wrist by a 107 mph line drive off the back of Jackson Chourio to open the top of the fourth inning. He was able to finish the frame, but he was ultimately forced to exit the contest before the fifth inning. Lodolo tossed four scoreless frames, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out six batters before his early departure. An update on the southpaw's status moving forward will likely be provided following the conclusion of Tuesday's contest. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Set for 75 pitches in rehab start
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 3:41 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said that Greene (elbow) is slated to throw around 75 pitches during a rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Jaron May of WLWT Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Greene threw 54 pitches over four scoreless innings in his first rehab start last week in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, and he will continue to build up his stamina as he moves up to the Reds' top minor-league affiliate. Francona noted Tuesday that there remains no target date for Greene's return to the big-league rotation, as it depends on how the hurler's body responds. However, with Greene slated to get his pitch count up to 75, his season debut is likely right around the corner. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Getting breather Tuesday
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 1:58 PM
Stephenson is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: Stephenson will get some rest after starting at catcher in the Reds' previous two contests. Jose Trevino will be behind the dish and bat eighth. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Absent from lineup
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 1:56 PM
McLain is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Brewers.
Analysis: McLain served as the Reds' everyday shortstop while Elly De La Cruz was out, but De La Cruz is back to man the position Tuesday. Though he will likely see the bulk of reps at second base moving forward, McLain will cede the position to Edwin Arroyo on Tuesday. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Exiting starting nine
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 1:54 PM
Steer is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Brewers.
Analysis: Steer is in a 4-for-53 slump at the plate, though three of those hits were home runs. He'll get a day to regroup after starting each of the previous seven tilts. Noelvi Marte is in right field for the Reds and Edwin Arroyo will play second base. |
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Will Benson Will Benson Dispatched to Triple-A
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 9:26 AM
The Reds optioned Benson to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: He's clearing off the active roster to make room for the return of Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) from the injured list. Benson logged only 14 plate appearances in June, but he'll be in line to see regular action at Louisville. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Activated from injured list
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 9:23 AM
The Reds activated De La Cruz (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: De La Cruz has been out for all of June with a right hamstring strain, but he's ready to go after playing three rehab games with Triple-A Louisville. He will return to shortstop for the Reds, pushing Matt McLain back to second base. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Run at SS ending
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 7:46 AM
McLain started at shortstop and went 0-for-3 in Monday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to Milwaukee.
Analysis: McLain's started 17 of the last 19 games while operating as the primary fill-in for the injured Elly De La Cruz (hamstring), who is expected to be activated from the injured list Tuesday. De La Cruz's return should put an end to McLain's time as a regular presence in the starting nine. The offensive production he generated during the first week of his residency at shortstop (1.319 OPS over seven games) suggested McLain was moving past a season-opening slump, but he's slipped back since, going 5-for-33 (.152) with a .475 OPS and zero RBI over the last 11 contests. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Scoreless run ends
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 7:23 AM
Santillan (1-4) was the losing pitcher Monday, allowing two runs (one earned) while walking one in a 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: Santillan, who entered a scoreless tie in the 10th inning, gave up runs for the first time in eight outings. Monday's results aside, he appears to have settled in as the Reds fill-in closer until Emilio Pagan (hamstring) returns, which could happen within a week. Pagan threw a second live batting-practice/simulated-game session Monday and is expected to begin a brief rehab assignment Thursday. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Superb in no-decision
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 11:12 PM
Singer allowed two hits and issued two walks while striking out seven batters over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision against Milwaukee on Monday.
Analysis: Singer went toe to toe with Milwaukee hurler Brandon Woodruff, as the pair combined for 13 scoreless innings with 17 strikeouts. Singer had his swing-and-miss stuff working with 13 whiffs and a season-high seven punchouts while recording his first scoreless outing of the campaign. The right-hander held a 6.18 ERA through the end of May, but he's lowered that to 4.81 with an excellent June. Through four starts this month, Singer has posted a 1.64 ERA alongside a 23:9 K:BB over 22 innings. |
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