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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson On bench Saturday
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 3:28 PM
Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Washington.
Analysis: Stephenson will take a seat on the bench Saturday after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout to open the series Friday. Jose Trevino will fill in as Cincinnati's catcher and bat seventh. |
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Chase Petty Chase Petty Moved back to Triple-A
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 1:35 PM
The Reds optioned Petty to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Analysis: Petty gave up three runs (two earned) in 1.2 innings while opening Friday's bullpen game, and he'll now end up as the odd man out of the bullpen to make room for Ron Marinaccio, who was claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh. Petty now owns a 4.83 ERA and 1.26 WHIP through 31.2 innings this season and could return to Cincinnati later in the year to provide fresh bullpen depth. |
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Luis Mey Luis Mey Impressive in long relief
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 9:25 AM
Mey gave up two hits and struck out four over 2.2 scoreless relief innings in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Nationals. He didn't walk a batter.
Analysis: All the scoring had already occurred by the time Mey took the mound to begin fifth inning in a bullpen day for the Reds, but the 25-year-old right-hander did what he could to keep the door open for a potential comeback. It was Mey's first big-league action since June 5, and also the first time in eight MLB appearances this season that he didn't issue a free pass. Control remains his biggest hurdle to a more prominent role -- he's got an 18:10 K:BB in 11.1 innings for Cincinnati in 2026 -- but Mey's upper-90s sinker and wipeout slider give him a sky-high ceiling if things begin to click. |
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Hector Rodriguez Hector Rodriguez Moves to center field
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:00 AM
Rodriguez started in center field and went 1-for-4 with a double in Friday's 5-3 loss to Washington.
Analysis: This was Rodriguez's third big-league game and first start in center field after playing right field in his debut Tuesday and serving as the desginated hitter Thursday. The move to center field worked out, as he was tested on a couple of plays. "He did OK," manager Terry Francona told Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. "That's a big ask [to play center field]. I told him, 'If you mess something up, I'll take it, not you.'" Rodriguez, who belted 27 home runs with an .880 OPS in the minors this season, potentially gives the Reds more offense than Dane Myers in center field. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Joins 20-20 club again
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 7:51 AM
De La Cruz went 1-for-2 wth two walks and a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Nationals.
Analysis: De La Cruz hit the second of back-to-back home runs in the third inning to tie the game. It was his second consecutive game with a home run and 20th of the season. In doing so, De La Cruz posted a third consecutive season with at least 20 homers and 20 steals, becoming the third player in Reds history to achieve that distinction. |
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Kent Emanuel Kent Emanuel Gets MiLB pact from Reds
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 3:57 PM
The Reds signed Emanuel to a minor-league contract Friday.
Analysis: Emanuel has been pitching in independent ball since the beginning of last season, but he's latched on with the Reds at should report to Triple-A Louisville for the stretch run. The lefty holds a 4.58 ERA and 25:11 K:BB over 35.1 career innings at the big-league level. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Out of Cincinnati lineup
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 3:30 PM
Myers is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Nationals.
Analysis: He will receive a day of rest after starting in center field in each of the Reds' last four games. Hector Rodriguez will patrol center field in Friday's series opener. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Slated for another elbow surgery
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 3:20 PM
Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall said Friday that Greene has been diagnosed with a partial UCL tear in his right elbow and will undergo surgery next week, Brian Giesenschlag of Reds Live reports.
Analysis: The exact nature of the procedure will not be known until the operation is performed. Greene previously had Tommy John surgery in 2019 and underwent surgery in March to have bone chips removed from his elbow. Even if Greene doesn't require another full Tommy John repair, his status for the 2027 campaign could be in question. The 27-year-old made only five starts this season after being limited to 19 starts in 2025. |
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Chase Petty Chase Petty Starting bullpen game
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 10:06 AM
Petty will start for the Reds in Friday's bullpen game against the Nationals, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Petty has not started a game since early June and shouldn't be expected to cover more than three innings Friday. The right-hander has collected a 4.50 ERA and 14:8 K:BB over 30 innings covering 15 appearances (two starts) for the Reds this season. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Clouts 25th homer
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 4:44 PM
Stewart went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Stewart launched the first of two Cincinnati homers in the fourth inning to erase an Athletics lead. It was the 25th knock of the season for Stewart, who's gone deep six times and driven in 22 runs over 19 games since the All-Star break. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Goes deep in win
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 4:39 PM
Stephenson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: Stephenson's homer in the bottom of the fourth inning tied the game at 3-3 after the A's took a lead in the top half of the frame. It was the fourth home run in the last 13 contests and 10th of the season for the pending free agent catcher, who has burnished his market value since the break. In 14 second-half games, Stephenson has slashed .319/.418/.702 with seven walks, four homers, six doubles, nine RBI and nine runs scored. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Closing in on 20 homers
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 4:31 PM
De La Cruz went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Athletics.
Analysis: De La Cruz jumped on the second pitch he saw to give the Reds an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning. It was the 19th of the season for De La Cruz, who's seeking a third consecutive 20-homer campaign. He's slashing a career-best .276/.356/.501 for the season along with 18 doubles, five triples, 19 homers and 53 RBI through 95 games. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Returns to 20-homer club
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 4:19 PM
Bleday went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Athletics. He was also caught stealing.
Analysis: Bleday's seventh-inning homer was the last of Cincinnati's four solo homers on the day. It turned out to be the game-deciding run. It was the 20th home run of the season for Bleday, who whacked 20 while with the Athletics in 2024 before dropping to 14 last season. He has a .230/.344/.470 slash line, numbers that have been squelched by a persistent low BABIP (.236). |
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Brock Burke Brock Burke Escapes with second save
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 2:50 PM
Burke secured the save against the Athletics on Thursday, allowing two runs on two hits and no walks in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: The Reds had to turn elsewhere in Thursday's save situation -- closer Emilio Pagan was likely unavailable after working each of the past two days. Burke, who has operated primarily as a setup man, was called upon and needed every bit of the 6-3 lead he was granted, serving up a two-run shot to Brian Serven before closing it out. The southpaw is now 2-for-2 in save chances this season, holding a 2.73 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 51:31 K:BB with 13 holds over 56 innings. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Holds on for quality start in win
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 2:37 PM
Abbott (6-7) earned the win against the Athletics on Thursday, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks in 6.2 innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Abbott was efficient Thursday, firing 62 of his 88 pitches for strikes, and he hung in there for a quality start after giving up each of his three runs in the fourth inning. It was the longest outing of the season as well for the southpaw, who has turned in three quality starts in his past four outings. Abbott will take a 3.92 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and a troubling 99:61 K:BB over 128.2 frames into his next scheduled appearance on the road against the White Sox. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Moved to 60-day IL
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 1:52 PM
The Reds transferred Dunn (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.
Analysis: The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of waiver claim Ron Marinaccio. Dunn underwent season-ending internal brace surgery on his right elbow earlier this week. |
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Chase Solesky Chase Solesky Scooped up by Reds
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 1:52 PM
The Reds claimed Solesky off waivers from the Rays on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Louisville.
Analysis: Solesky was removed from Tampa Bay's 40-man roster Monday after the team acquired Tyler Wells from the Orioles ahead of the trade deadline. Now in a new organization, Solesky will stay put at Triple-A level, where he's accumulated a 7.03 ERA and 1.71 WHIP over 56.1 innings this season. |
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Ron Marinaccio Ron Marinaccio Claimed by Cincinnati
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 1:50 PM
The Reds claimed Marinaccio off waivers from the Pirates on Thursday.
Analysis: Marinaccio has logged a 4.99 ERA and 42:20 K:BB over 52.1 innings across 37 appearances between the Padres and Pirates this season. The 31-year-old does not have minor-league options remaining, so he will report directly to the Reds and join their relief corps. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Rejoining rotation Tuesday
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 11:57 AM
Reds manager Terry Francona said that Lodolo (finger) will return from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday's road game against the White Sox, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Lodolo will be making his first appearance in the majors since he landed on the 15-day injured list shortly before the All-Star break due to a recurring blister issue on his left index finger. Since that IL move, Lodolo has been using a modified grip for his curveball as he aims to put his blister problems behind him. In his lone rehab start, the southpaw allowed three runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings for Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday. He threw 65 pitches in the outing, so Lodolo won't be fully stretched out when he faces the Pale Hose. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene 'Slim chance' of return this season
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 11:52 AM
Reds manager Terry Francona said Thursday that there's "probably a slim chance" Greene (elbow) pitches again this season, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Greene felt discomfort in his right elbow during a bullpen session Tuesday and was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. He will receive a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Thursday before more is known about the hurler's long-term prognosis. Greene didn't make his 2026 debut until early July following surgery in March to have bone chips removed from his right elbow, and he also had Tommy John surgery back in 2019. It's unclear whether another operation is possible, but even if Greene is prescribed rest, he can be dropped in redraft leagues. |
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