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Michael Toglia Michael Toglia Dislocates shoulder
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 9:19 PM
Toglia was removed from Friday's game against the Diamondbacks with a dislocated right shoulder, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Toglia dislocated his shoulder while making a diving catch in the first inning. The 28-year-old has been getting regular playing time since the Reds called him up from Triple-A last week, but he could now be facing a trip to the injured list. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Sitting Friday
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 4:37 PM
Stephenson is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Diamondbacks on Friday.
Analysis: Stephenson will get a breather following a three-day stretch in which he went 0-for-11 with one RBI, one walk and seven strikeouts. Jose Trevino will start behind home plate and bat seventh. |
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Zach Maxwell Zach Maxwell Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 2:25 PM
The Reds optioned Maxwell to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Analysis: He's clearing off the roster to make room for the return of Tony Santillan from the injured list. Maxwell gave up one run over three innings covering two appearances during his most recent stint in the Reds' bullpen. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Reinstated from injured list
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 2:23 PM
The Reds activated Santillan (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Santillan has missed the past two months of action with a severely strained oblique, but he's ready to roll after making three spotless rehab appearances. The right-handed reliever is slated to work in a setup role ahead of closer Emilio Pagan. |
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Brock Burke Brock Burke Save situation unravels
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 7:43 AM
Burke (5-5) was charged with the loss and a blown save Thursday against St. Louis, allowing six unearned runs on two hits and three walks while striking out one.
Analysis: Reds manager Terry Francona eschewed using closer Emilio Pagan for a second straight day, instead bringing in Burke to close out a one-run lead to begin the top of the ninth inning. Burke was on the verge of getting the job done, but an error on a routine fly led to six unearned runs. Pagan had thrown 19 pitches Wednesday, and Francona may have considered the team's top closer unavailable, but his decision to turn to Burke may also have been matchup-based -- top right-handed setup man Pierce Johnson hasn't pitched since Monday but went completely unused in the contest. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Unused in save situation
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 7:36 AM
Pagan was not used to protect a 5-4 lead in the ninth inning of Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: Manager Terry Francona opted for southpaw Brock Burke instead of Pagan to close out the game, after the veteran righty had thrown 19 pitches the night before. The top of the ninth turned into a nightmare, as an error on a routine flyball, along with three walks and a HBP from Burke, lead to six unearned runs for the Cardinals. If Pagan is currently unable to pitch on back-to-back days, it could open up save opportunities for other Cincinnati relievers, but Burke's usage Thursday may also have simply been matchup-based -- top right-handed setup man Pierce Johnson, who hasn't pitched since Monday, went completely unused in the contest. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Finding power stroke
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 9:11 PM
McLain went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, a walk and an additional run scored in Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: McLain matched a season high in RBI on Thursday, launching his first grand slam of the year. The infielder is enjoying a strong month in both the power and speed department, banging out four homers and four doubles while swiping four bags in 59 at-bats on the month so far. McLain is looking to close out the campaign on a high note, still slashing just .200/.298/.358 with 12 long balls, 17 doubles, 33 RBI and 15 steals over 385 plate appearances. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Continues to provide length
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 2:56 PM
Singer took a no-decision against the Cardinals on Thursday, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Most of the damage came in the third inning, when Jordan Walker blasted a three-run home run. The 30-year-old right-hander hasn't been dominant lately, giving up at least three runs in six consecutive starts, but he's tossed at least six innings in seven of his last eight outings to supply steady length for the Reds. Singer is set to bring a 4.72 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 107:43 K:BB over 131.2 innings into a soft road matchup with the lowly Giants. |
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Kent Emanuel Kent Emanuel Staying in organization
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 1:02 PM
The Reds outrighted Emanuel to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.
Analysis: Emanuel was removed from the Reds' 40-man roster immediately following a spot start earlier this week against the Cardinals. The lefty has gone unclaimed on waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Louisville, where he will provide rotation depth. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Getting breather Thursday
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Suarez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Cardinals.
Analysis: Suarez will receive a routine day of rest after being in the lineup for each of the previous 16 contests. Elly De La Cruz is getting a designated-hitter day, while Ke'Bryan Hayes will handle third base for the Reds. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Dropping off in second half
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 7:26 AM
Bleday went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Bleday was dropped to seventh in the order, the lowest spot he's hit out of as a starter since May 26. That the Reds were facing a left-hander may have played a role in manager Terry Francona's decision to slot the lefty-swining Bleday down in the order, but it may also have something to do with the outfielder's struggles in the second half. After posting an .842 OPS with 43 RBI over 67 games prior to the All-Star break, Bleday has slumped to a .167/.286/.296 slash line with four RBI over 32 contests since. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Launches 27th homer
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 9:34 PM
Stewart went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Stewart has now hit safely in 15 of his 18 outings in the month of August. JJ Wetherholt may be the favorite for the 2026 National League Rookie of the Year Award, but Stewart is making a strong case as well. He's slashing .259/.334/.476 with 27 homers, 24 doubles, 94 RBI and 12 stolen bases over 548 trips to the plate. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Survives for save Wednesday
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 9:29 PM
Pagan secured the save Wednesday against the Cardinals, allowing two runs on two hits and no walks in the ninth inning.
Analysis: Pagan needed every bit of the three-run lead he was afforded, serving up a two-run home run to Jordan Walker. The veteran right-hander has established a fairly strong hold on the Reds' closer role, as Wednesday marked the first time he's been scored upon since July 19 in Colorado. He's turned his season around in a big way since coming off the injured list, producing a 2.35 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 20:3 K:BB with 10 saves in as many opportunities over 15.1 innings since the start of July. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Excellent campaign continues
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 9:17 PM
Burns took a no-decision against the Cardinals on Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out eight.
Analysis: Burns labored a bit Wednesday, needing 104 pitches to complete five innings, but he recorded at least six punchouts in his fourth consecutive start. The hard-throwing right-hander has been incredibly consistent to this point, working at least five frames in all 24 outings while conceding more than two runs just four times. Burns is set to take an outstanding 2.51 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 159:48 K:BB over 136 innings into a soft matchup with the lowly Giants. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Heading to bench Wednesday
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 4:46 PM
Hayes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Hayes' .456 OPS places him last among the 367 major-league hitters who have logged at least 150 plate appearances this season, but his capable glove at third base in addition to Reds' lack of appealing alternatives have allowed him to maintain a fairly steady presence in the lineup. Though he'll be be on the bench Wednesday, Hayes had started in four of the previous five games. |
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Jose Trevino Jose Trevino Receiving another turn behind plate
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 4:41 PM
Trevino will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Trevino will crack the lineup for the second time in three games, and though he doesn't project to unseat Tyler Stephenson as the Reds' No. 1 backstop anytime soon, he could see a slight uptick in playing time while Cincinnati carries a third catcher on the roster (Will Banfield). The presence of Banfield will allow Trevino and Stephenson to be a part of the same lineup for the first time all season, as Stephenson will serve as the designated hitter Wednesday. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Follow-up exam on wrist this weekend
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 2:45 PM
Steer will have a follow-up exam on his injured right wrist this weekend, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Recovering from a partial tear of the tendon sheath in his wrist, Steer could be cleared to ramp up baseball activities if he receives good news during his exam. He remains without a clear timeline to return from the 10-day injured list, but more clarity on that front should come after this weekend. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Slated for activation Friday
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 2:42 PM
The Reds are expected to activate Santillan (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Santillan has retired all nine batters he's faced on his rehab assignment, five of them via strikeout. He's been shelved since late June with an oblique strain, but his return to the Cincinnati bullpen is imminent. |
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Hector Rodriguez Hector Rodriguez Not starting versus lefty
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 1:38 PM
Rodriguez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Rodriguez had started in right field the last two games versus righties, but he'll begin Wednesday's contest on the bench as St. Louis sends southpaw Matthew Liberatore to the bump. Michael Toglia will play right field for the Reds. |
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Michael Toglia Michael Toglia Getting steady playing time
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 1:36 PM
Toglia will start in right field and bat sixth in Wednesday's contest against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Toglia will be making his second start in right field and sixth start in 10 games since being called up from Triple-A Louisville. He's gone just 3-for-19 with a 2:8 BB:K thus far. Lefty swinger Hector Rodriguez is likely to see most of the reps in right field against right-handed pitching, but the switch-hitting Toglia could settle into the short side of a platoon in right field while also seeing occasional starts at other positions. |
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