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Returns to action for Double-A club
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 4:34 PM
Duno (hamstring) has gone 5-for-14 with two doubles, two walks and a run scored in four games for Double-A Chattanooga since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Duno missed about a month of action due to a hamstring injury. The 20-year-old catching prospect continued to produce at a well above league-average level since moving up to the Southern League in late June, slashing .318/.420/.506 with three home runs and one stolen base through his first 23 games with Chattanooga. |
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Brandon Williamson Brandon Williamson Spot start on tap Wednesday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 3:22 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said that Williamson (shoulder) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Wednesday's game against the Padres in Cincinnati, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Williamson has been deemed ready to rejoin the big club after wrapping up a six-appearance rehab assignment, during which he compiled a 5.94 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and 14:12 K:BB across 16.2 innings. In his final outing with Triple-A Louisville last Thursday, Williamson covered 4.1 innings and 84 pitches, setting him up to handle a traditional starter's workload when he makes his first appearance for the Reds since April 29. The 28-year-old lefty isn't expected to be in store for any starts beyond Wednesday, however, as Francona noted that he plans to have Williamson piggyback starter Chase Burns in the latter pitcher's future turns through the rotation for the remainder of the season. The arrangement may put a cap on Williamson's overall workload, but it should aid his chances of picking up wins, especially if Burns is limited to fewer than five innings in his starts. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Off until Monday, innings limit on tap
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:57 PM
Manager Terry Francona said that Burns won't make his next start until Sept. 7 against the Dodgers in Los Angeles, and the Reds intend to monitor his innings and pitch counts for the remainder of the season, Joe Danneman of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Though he had no formal restrictions in place over his first 26 starts of the season, Burns will have his workload managed the rest of the way since he's already amassed 145.1 innings in 2026, surpassing his 2025 total by more than 30 innings. More specifically, Francona mentioned that he plans to have Brandon Williamson (shoulder) -- who is set to return from the 60-day injured list to start Wednesday against the Padres -- piggyback the 23-year-old Burns whenever the latter's turn in the rotation comes up in September. With a 65-72 record, the Reds are virtually eliminated from playoff contention, so ensuring the long-term health of their young ace will take on added import over the final month of a non-contending season. |
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TJ Friedl TJ Friedl Another start against righty
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:17 PM
Friedl will start in center field and bat eighth in Monday's contest versus the Padres.
Analysis: Friedl has played sparingly in the second half, but his reps are trending up as he starts Monday for the third time over the Reds' last four games against right-handed pitching. With Friedl getting another look in center field, Dane Myers will begin the festivities on the bench. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Sitting out again versus righty
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:11 PM
Myers is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.
Analysis: For the third time across the last four contests, the right-handed-hitting Myers will hit the bench against a right-handed starter (in this case, Michael King). He could be reverting back into a platoon in with TJ Friedl, who will occupy center field Monday. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Included in lineup at DH
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 2:07 PM
De La Cruz (quadriceps) will start at designated hitter and bat second in Monday's game versus the Padres.
Analysis: De La Cruz departed Sunday's win over the Cubs due to left quad tightness, which manager Terry Francona clarified Monday was a "small strain," per Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati. While De La Cruz plans to play through the issue, it could tamp down his aggressiveness on the basepaths, though it shouldn't affect him in the batter's box. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Covers shortstop Sunday
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 7:33 AM
McLain moved from second base to shortstop during Sunday's game after Elly De La Cruz was removed in the seventh inning with a quadriceps injury.
Analysis: De La Cruz's injury is not considered significant, and he could return in time for Monday's game pending an evaluation. McLain has been the primary second baseman since Spencer Steer (wrist) landed on the injured list July 27. |
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Edwin Arroyo Edwin Arroyo Starts at hot corner
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 7:27 AM
Arroyo started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Cubs.
Analysis: Arroyo made his first start for the Reds since being called up Friday when the team placed Ke'Bryan Hayes (groin) on the 10-day injured list. This was his first time starting at third base for the Reds, although he did play seven games at the hot corner for Triple-A Louisville this year. He and Eugenio Suarez, who was the designated hitter Sunday, can fill in at third base while Hayes is unavailable. |
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Hector Rodriguez Hector Rodriguez Clubs three-run homer in win
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 10:52 PM
Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Cubs.
Analysis: Rodriguez was the first of four Reds to homer, launching a three-run blast in the fourth inning. The rookie has found his footing of late, going 10-for-27 (.370) with four homers, seven RBI and seven runs over his past seven games. In total, he's hitting .230/.309/.459 with four homers, nine RBI and nine runs across 19 games (68 plate appearances) since being promoted to the majors Aug. 4. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Homers in third straight game
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 10:43 PM
Stewart went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Cubs.
Analysis: Stewart pummeled an elevated sweeper from Trent Thornton to straightaway center field for a solo homer in the seventh inning. The 22-year-old slugger has now homered in three straight games and four of his past five contests. Through 137 games, Stewart is slashing .266/.338/.489 with 31 homers, 105 RBI, 79 runs and 12 stolen bases as he makes a compelling case for National League Rookie of the Year honors. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Homers in two-hit performance
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 10:35 PM
Stephenson went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a double in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Cubs.
Analysis: Stephenson put the Reds ahead 6-3 with a two-run homer off Shota Imanaga in the fifth inning. The catcher has been clicking at the plate since the All-Star break, slashing .274/.346/.556 with eight homers, 25 RBI and 18 runs over his past 35 games. In total, Stephenson is hitting .250/.328/.427 with 14 homers, 49 RBI and 36 runs across 108 contests. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Records 19th save
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 10:29 PM
Pagan picked up the save Sunday against the Cubs. He allowed one run on a hit and no walks with no strikeouts over one inning.
Analysis: Entering with a three-run cushion, Pagan served up a solo homer to Pete Crow-Armstrong but was able to close things out in the ninth inning for his 19th save of the campaign. The veteran hurler has converted all 13 of his save opportunities since July 1, when he returned from an almost two-month absence due to a left hamstring strain. Overall, Pagan owns a 4.05 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 34:9 K:BB across 33.1 innings in 2026. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Picks up 15th win
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 10:14 PM
Burns (15-3) earned the win Sunday, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk over 5.2 innings against the Cubs. He struck out seven.
Analysis: Burns surrendered a leadoff homer to Pete Crow-Armstrong but was able to turn in a fairly respectable outing, falling one out shy of a quality start. The hard-throwing right-hander took a step back in August, posting a 4.13 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 43:9 K:BB across 32.2 innings (six starts) in the month. Overall, Burns owns a stellar 2.79 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 171:50 K:BB through 145.1 innings (26 starts). His next start is tentatively scheduled for Saturday against the Brewers. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Chance to play Monday
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 10:00 PM
De La Cruz (quadriceps) has a chance to play Monday against the Padres, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: De La Cruz exited Sunday's 7-5 win over the Cubs in the seventh inning with left quad tightness, but manager Terry Francona wasn't overly concerned following the game. The skipper said that he doesn't believe the injury to be very bad, and he outlined that De La Cruz could be in the lineup for Monday's series opener with San Diego. The shortstop appears to have avoided a significant injury, and he can be considered day-to-day for the time being. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Exits early with quadriceps injury
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 9:07 PM
De La Cruz exited Sunday night's contest against the Cubs in the seventh inning with left quadriceps tightness.
Analysis: De La Cruz struck out in his final at-bat of the game in the top of the seventh inning, and it's possible that he suffered the quad injury in the process. The shortstop finished his night 2-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two punchouts, and he was replaced in the field by Ivan Johnson to open the bottom of the seventh frame. De La Cruz dealt with quad issues down the stretch in 2025, and more information on his status will likely be provided following Sunday's contest. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Slugs 20th homer
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 8:27 AM
Suarez went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Saturday's 17-5 loss to the Cubs.
Analysis: Suarez jumped on a Kevin Gausman fastball up in the zone for his 20th home run of the season. He's recorded at least 20 homers in 10 of his last 11 seasons, with the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign being the outlier. After being placed on outright waivers last week there were no takers for Suarez, so he rejoined the Reds and should remain with the club through the end of the season. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Burnishes ROY candidacy
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 8:15 AM
Stewart went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 17-5 loss to the Cubs.
Analysis: Back in the third inning, before Chicago took a double-digit lead, Stewart cut the Reds' deficit to 6-4 when he clubbed his 30th homer of the season. He became the second Reds rookie to reach that threshold after Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, who slugged 38 in 1956. Stewart leads the majors with 104 RBI and is one of the favorites to be named NL Rookie of the Year. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Cleared for next start
Sun, Aug 30, 2026, 8:00 AM
Singer (ribs) is listed as the Reds' probable starter for Monday's game against the Padres at Great American Ball Park.
Analysis: Singer experienced some rib soreness during his previous outing Tuesday, but he apparently made it through his between-starts bullpen session without incident. The veteran righty owns an unremarkable 4.72 ERA and 1.32 WHIP over eight starts since the All-Star break, but he's at least given the Reds some length, covering at least 5.2 innings in all but one of those appearances. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Clobbered in 10th loss
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 8:33 PM
Abbott (6-10) took the loss against the Cubs on Saturday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and two walks in three innings. He struck out one.
Analysis: Abbott was never quite able to get out of the gate Saturday, coughing up three runs in both the first and second innings. The seven runs allowed tied a season worst for the southpaw, who also matched his shortest outing of the year. He'll try to bounce back when he takes a career-worst 4.49 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 115:70 K:BB across 148.1 innings into his next scheduled appearance against the division-rival Brewers. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers On bench Saturday
Sat, Aug 29, 2026, 10:30 AM
Myers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Myers will retreat to the dugout Saturday after going 0-for-5 with a walk during Friday's series opener. TJ Friedl starts in center field, batting eighth. |
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