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Graham Ashcraft Graham Ashcraft Earns save with ABS assist
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 7:28 AM
Ashcraft walked one and struck out one over a scoreless 10th inning to earn the save in Sunday's 7-4 win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Cincinnati closer Emilio Pagan was unable to lock down the win in the ninth, necessitating Ashcraft's appearance in the extra frame. His final pitch was originally called a ball but was overturned on an ABS challenge for strike three and earned the reliever his first career save. Ashcraft, who has a 1.50 ERA with 14 strikeouts and six holds over 12 innings, is a key component of what has been MLB's best bullpen in terms of ERA (2.31 over 85.2 innings). |
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Rece Hinds Rece Hinds Adds insurance runs
Mon, Apr 20, 2026, 7:20 AM
Hinds went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the Twins.
Analysis: Hinds gave the Reds a cushion in the top of the 10th inning, when he delivered a two-run double. The outfielder, who was called up from Triple-A Louisville last Tuesday, has had an impact on two consecutive wins. On Saturday, he snapped an 0-for-28 slide in the majors dating back to last season when he drove in a run and scored in a 5-4 win. The righty-batter is sharing right field with Will Benson, and it's not a strict platoon. Four of Hinds' five starts have come against right-handers. |
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TJ Friedl TJ Friedl Sparks offense in comeback win
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 6:55 PM
Friedl went 2-for-5 with a double, three RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the Twins.
Analysis: Friedl flipped the game in the top of the ninth inning, giving the Reds a 4-3 lead on a bases-clearing double. It was the first extra-base hit of the season for the 30-year-old, who entered the contest in an 0-for-10 slump across his previous three games. He's struggled overall so far, slashing .154/.267/.167 with four RBI and seven runs scored across 92 plate appearances, but has contributed four steals. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Logs quality start in no-decision
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 6:19 PM
Singer did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the Twins, allowing three runs on five hits and four walks with two strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Singer allowed runs in the first and third innings but battled despite not having his best command, finishing by retiring the final six batters he faced. It was the second consecutive quality start for the 29-year-old, and he's now yielded three earned runs or fewer in four of five outings this season. He'll carry a 5.32 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 16:7 K:BB across 23.2 innings into a home matchup against the Tigers next weekend. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Blows save, earns win Sunday
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 6:07 PM
Pagan (2-2) blew a save and earned the win in Sunday's 7-4 extra-inning win over the Astros, allowing one run on two hits in the ninth inning. He did not record a walk or a strikeout.
Analysis: Pagan was summoned to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning but allowed a run on a one-out double. While it marked his first blown save since his season debut, the 34-year-old wound up with the win after the Reds pushed three runs across in the 10th frame. He's now 6-for-8 in save chances on the year with a 4.76 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB across 11.1 innings. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Knocks in game-winning run
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 8:28 AM
Myers went 1-for-1 with an RBI and was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 5-4 win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Myers delivered the game-winning run in the top of the ninth inning after entering the contest as a pinch hitter. It was the second time this season he's delivered a game-deciding run off the bench. Myers has mainly served as a late-inning replacement for the Reds, going 7-for-26 (.269) with a stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored over 19 games (four starts). |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Bypassed for save
Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 8:18 AM
Pagan was not used in a save situation in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Pagan, who had been dealing with a hamstring injury, returned to the mound Friday and notched a save on 13 pitches. That he wasn't used on back-to-back days suggests manager Terry Francona is being cautious with his closer. Tony Santillan closed out Saturday's win for his first save of the year, and he could see more opportunities if Pagan's availability remains limited. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Notches first save of season
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 5:27 PM
Santillan struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his first save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Twins.
Analysis: Emilio Pagan was able to pitch Friday night after sustaining a minor hamstring strain earlier in the week and picked up up his sixth save, but he was held out the next afternoon while Santillan handled the ninth. Santillan has gotten better results in the early part of the season -- he has yet to allow a run in 10 innings with a 0.90 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB, compared to Pagan's 4.35 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB in 10.1 frames -- but as yet, there's been no suggestion the Reds are thinking about making a switch at closer as long as their incumbent is healthy. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Escapes with no-decision Saturday
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 5:21 PM
Abbott didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Twins, giving up four runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: The southpaw didn't have his best stuff, tossing just 52 of 97 pitches for strikes and managing only eight swinging strikes. Abbott left the mound headed for his third loss of the season, but the Reds were able to rally late to take him off the hook. He'll carry a 5.84 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and 15:11 K:BB through 24.2 innings into his next outing, which is set to come at home next weekend against the Tigers. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Idle Saturday
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 10:01 AM
Steer isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Minnesota.
Analysis: Steer will catch a breather Saturday after going 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts across his last two games. While he sits, Will Benson, TJ Friedl and Rece Hinds will form Cincinnati's outfield trio. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Sitting Saturday
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:57 AM
McLain isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: McLain will get a day off to reset after going 0-for-11 with five strikeouts and six walks over his last four games. His absence will put Sal Stewart at second base, opening up first for Nathaniel Lowe. |
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Brandon Williamson Brandon Williamson Earns second win of 2026
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 10:25 PM
Williamson (2-1) earned the win against the Twins on Friday, allowing one run on three hits and four walks while striking out two across 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Williamson's four free passes are a bit of a concern, and he generated just six whiffs while tossing 50 strikes on 93 pitches (53.8 percent). However, he kept the Twins to just one run, courtesy of a sacrifice fly from Austin Martin. After yielding six earned runs in his first start of the season against the Pirates on March 31, Williamson has given up just four runs over his last 16 innings, though he's also walked 11 batters in that span. He is lined up to face the Rays on the road next week, which could be Williamson's last turn in the rotation if Nick Lodolo (finger) is activated from the 15-day injured list. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Earns save against Minnesota
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 10:13 PM
Pagan (hamstring) collected his sixth save of the season Friday in the Reds' 2-1 win over the Twins, when he struck out one batter in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Pagan injured his hamstring in his last outing against the Giants on Tuesday, but he was cleared to come out of the bullpen Friday to protect the Reds' one-run lead in the ninth. He needed just 13 pitches (eight strikes) to get through the frame for his sixth save of the season, which is tied with Mason Miller and Paul Sewald for most in the National League. It was a good sign to see Pagan back on the mound, but his usage over the weekend will be worth monitoring. |
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Jose Trevino Jose Trevino Catches, hits in cage
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 10:05 PM
Trevino (back) caught two simulated innings and hit in the batting cages Friday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Trevino has elevated his baseball activity this week, which began with light throwing sessions. If he comes out of Friday's activity without an issue, manager Terry Francona will begin ramping up his activity. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Throws sim game
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 9:59 PM
Lodolo (blister) threw 31 pitches across two simulated innings of batting practice Friday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: A recurring blister, which first popped up toward the end of spring training, landed Lodolo on the injured list to start the season. If he comes out of Friday's session without a setback, the Reds are hoping the left-hander can build up to three innings Tuesday. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Powers Reds' offense Friday
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 9:52 PM
Suarez went 2-for-4 with a two-run double during the Reds' 2-1 win over the Twins on Friday.
Analysis: Suarez laced a two-run double to center field in the fourth inning, which turned out to be the decisive runs in Cincinnati's win Friday. Two of the 34-year-old slugger's five multi-hit games on the year have come over his last three outings. Since April 1, Suarez has gone 14-for-49 (.286) with seven walks, two home runs and seven RBI. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Taking seat Friday
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 3:30 PM
Hayes is absent from the lineup for Friday's tilt in Minnesota.
Analysis: Hayes is a woeful 3-for-47 with zero extra-base hits and zero RBI in his first 17 games this season. His defense at third base has helped keep him in the lineup most days, but the Reds will have no choice but to cut his playing time if Hayes' offense doesn't at least get to a passable level. Eugenio Suarez is at the hot corner Friday, and Nathaniel Lowe will serve as the designated hitter. |
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Rece Hinds Rece Hinds Not in Cincinnati lineup
Fri, Apr 17, 2026, 3:27 PM
Hinds is out of the lineup for Friday's contest in Minnesota.
Analysis: Hinds started each of the last three games after he was promoted from Triple-A Louisville, but he'll grab a seat in this one. Will Benson will patrol right field and bat eighth for the Reds. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Rebounds after tough start
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 7:40 PM
Burns settled for a no-decision Thursday against the Giants, allowing no runs on two hits and one walk while striking out four in six innings of work.
Analysis: After a tough start last time out in which Burns surrendered five runs to the Angels, the young hurler looked much more like the Burns from the first two starts of the season. Aside from the 5.1 innings pitched against the Angels, the 23-year-old has allowed just one run and struck out 20 batters in 17 innings. All told, he still has a very respectable 2.42 ERA and 1.07 WHIP on the season. His next scheduled outing pits him against the Rays, fourth in MLB with a .266 team batting average, on Tuesday. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Day off Thursday
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 9:11 AM
Stephenson is not in the lineup for Thursday's tilt versus the Giants.
Analysis: Stephenson started behind the dish in the first two games of the series, so he'll get a breather for Thursday's matinee. P.J. Higgins will do the catching and bat ninth for the Reds. |
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