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Dane Myers Dane Myers Seeing more time in CF
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 8:03 AM
Myers went a combined 3-for-6 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored across both games of Tuesday's doubleheader against Cleveland.
Analysis: Myers started in center field for both ends of the doubleheader and made a fourth consecutive start there. Reds manager Terry Francona alluded to Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News that the backup outfielder could see more time as a starter in the second half. "You'll probably see him play more than he was," Francona said. "The hard part is he does such a good job being that righty off the bench, kind of a weapon. But where we're at right now, you'll probably see him play more than he did before." The Reds are dealing with several injuries to players that could defend center field, including Blake Dunn (elbow), Matt McLain (calf) and Spencer Steer (wrist). TJ Friedl will also get starts there. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Homers in nightcap
Wed, Jul 29, 2026, 7:50 AM
Bleday went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 2-0 win over the Guardians in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.
Analysis: After going 0-for-5 in the matinee, Bleday launched a solo home run in the first inning of the nightcap, which is all the Reds would need. It was the 18th homer of the season for Bleday, who should spark interest from playoff contenders leading up to next week's trade deadline. The outfielder has a career-high .807 OPS through 78 games for Cincinnati, which is five games out of the wild-card hunt and last in the NL Central. |
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Ivan Johnson Ivan Johnson Swipes two bags in Tuesday's start
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:39 PM
Johnson went 1-for-2 with a walk and two stolen bases in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Analysis: Getting the start at second base and batting seventh in the nightcap, Johnson swiped both his bags after an eighth-inning walk as he tried to produce an insurance run in a 2-0 victory. It was only Johnson's second big-league start since making his debut for the Reds on June 30, and the hit and stolen bases were the first of his career. Edwin Arroyo has been scuffling of late, but any chance for Johnson to see more opportunities at the keystone will likely disappear once Matt McLain (calf) returns from the IL. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Collects 11th save
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:33 PM
Pagan recorded his 11th save of the season in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, giving up a hit and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: The veteran righty completed a combined shutout for the Reds staff that featured five different pitchers, as the group combined to allow just three singles. Pagan has converted all five of his save chances since coming off the IL at the beginning of July, and on the month he's produced a 2.46 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB over 7.1 innings. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Powers offense in Tuesday's matinee
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:30 PM
Stewart went 2-for-3 with two walks, a home run, three RBI and a stolen base in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Analysis: The 22-year-old got the Reds on the board with a solo shot off Slade Cecconi in the third inning before driving in two more runs in the fourth with a single. The steal was Stewart's first since June 16 and 12th of the season, but he's gone yard three times in the last eight contests to reach 22 on the year. After going 0-for-3 in the nightcap, Stewart sports a .254/.332/.475 slash line through 106 contests with 56 runs and 79 RBI. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Hurt by defense in no-decision
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:26 PM
Burns didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, allowing five runs (one earned) on five hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: The matinee got off to a disastrous start for Burns and the Reds, as an Edwin Arroyo error helped prolong the frame and eventually set up a grand slam by Kyle Manzardo. The right-hander kept his cool and shut Cleveland down for the next three frames, exiting after 89 pitches (58 strikes) with the score tied 5-5. Burns still hasn't been saddled with a loss since April 10, and over nine starts since the beginning of June he's gone 5-0 with a 2.98 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 56:21 K:BB over 48.1 innings. He'll look to stay sharp in his next outing, which is currently scheduled to come at home this weekend against the Pirates. |
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Jose Franco Jose Franco Exits early with injury
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 7:59 PM
Franco was removed from Tuesday night's contest against the Guardians in the seventh inning with an apparent injury, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Franco pitched 3.2 scoreless innings, surrendering one hit and two walks while striking out two batters before his departure. The 25-year-old was able to get Austin Hedges to pop out for the second out in the top of the seventh, but Franco immediately motioned to the dugout after his final pitch. More information on his status will likely be provided in the near future. |
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Edwin Arroyo Edwin Arroyo On bench for Game 2 on Tuesday
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 4:39 PM
Arroyo is not the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians.
Analysis: Arroyo went 1-for-4 with a RBI single and scored a run but also committed a key error at second base in a 6-5 loss during the matinee. As he rests on the bench during the second part of the twin bill, Ivan Johnson has the start at second and is batting seventh. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Idle for Tuesday's nightcap
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 4:35 PM
Stephenson is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians.
Analysis: Jose Trevino is receiving catching duties and batting eighth during the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. Stephenson went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and scored a run in a Game 1 6-5 loss. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Resting in second game of twin bill
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 4:29 PM
Suarez is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians.
Analysis: Suarez started in the first part of the doubleheader Tuesday, which was a 6-5 loss to the Guardians, and he went 0-for-4. He'll rest during the nightcap with Sal Stewart featuring as the designated hitter and Ke'Bryan Hayes starting at third base. |
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Caleb Ferguson Caleb Ferguson Opening nightcap
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 4:08 PM
Ferguson will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: It will be the first start since 2023 with the Dodgers for Ferguson, who has a 3.86 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB across 21 innings for the Reds this season. The left-hander will likely cover only an inning or two before turning things over to the Cincinnati bullpen. Jose Franco, who is serving as the 27th man for the twin bill, could operate as the bulk reliever. |
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Jose Franco Jose Franco Serving as 27th man on roster
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:55 AM
The Reds recalled Franco from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Franco will be available for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Guardians as the 27th man on the roster. The right-hander tossed six shutout innings in his last start at Louisville and could serve as the bulk reliever for the Reds in Tuesday's nightcap. Franco has made nine appearances out of the Cincinnati bullpen in 2026, posting a 5.40 ERA and 13:14 K:BB over 16.2 innings. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Making next start Wednesday
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:24 AM
Singer is slated to start Wednesday's series finale against the Guardians in Cincinnati, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Heading into the week, the Reds had confirmed Singer as their starter for the middle game of the series with the Guardians, but he'll wind up getting pushed back a day in the schedule after a rainout Monday created a doubleheader Tuesday. A candidate to be moved ahead of next Monday's trade deadline, Singer has bounced back from a rocky start to the season by going 3-4 with a 2.92 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 52:16 K:BB In 52.1 innings over nine starts since the beginning of June. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Sitting out first game
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:19 AM
Marte is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Analysis: Marte will likely see the bulk of the starts in right field for the Reds following the injury to Spencer Steer (wrist), but he'll take a seat in the first game of Tuesday's twin bill. JJ Bleday will play right field and TJ Friedl will be in left field for the afternoon tilt. |
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Julian Aguiar Julian Aguiar Back on IL at Triple-A
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 9:13 AM
Triple-A Louisville placed Aguiar on the 7-day injured list July 21 due to an unspecified injury.
Analysis: Aguiar is on the shelf for the second time this season, after Louisville previously deactivated him April 9 before reinstating him June 4. Through 11 starts at Triple-A this season, Aguiar has submitted a 6.23 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 43:29 K:BB in 43.1 innings. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Completes another side session
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 8:51 AM
Lodolo (finger) threw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Lodolo, who is on the mend from a blister on his left index finger, has now completed two side sessions since landing on the injured list July 12. In an effort to combat further recurrences of blisters, Lodolo has been testing out a new grip for his breaking pitches, and he's thus far experienced no issues since he resumed throwing. Lodolo will likely need to face hitters and potentially make a rehab start before returning from the IL. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Guardians-Reds postponed
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 6:50 PM
Monday's game between the Guardians and the Reds has been postponed due to inclement weather.
Analysis: Monday's game will be made up Tuesday in a doubleheader, and Burns will start in Game 1, per Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati. The 23-year-old right-hander is having an outstanding season, sporting a 12-1 record over 19 starts with a 2.42 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 124:39 K:BB across 107.2 innings. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Remaining on rehab assignment
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 4:38 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said Monday that McLain (calf) will stay with Triple-A Louisville on a rehab assignment to begin the week, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Though McLain has been on the shelf for less than three weeks due to a left calf strain, the Reds aren't looking to rush him back from his rehab assignment. Francona said he believes that picking up some more at-bats at a lower-pressure environment at Triple-A will be beneficial for McLain, who was hitting just .190/.293/.328 over 309 plate appearances on the season for Cincinnati before going on the injured list. After going 3-for-10 with two doubles through his first three games with Louisville, McLain will likely play in at least a couple more contests in the minors before the Reds consider activating him. Once he's reinstated, McLain could have an avenue to steady playing time after the Reds placed Spencer Steer (wrist) on the IL on Monday. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Nursing partial tear in wrist
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 2:35 PM
Steer will wear a splint for the next two weeks after being diagnosed with a partial tear of the tendon sheath in his right wrist, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Steer suffered the injury on a swing during Sunday's game in St. Louis and was placed on the injured list Monday. The hope is that he can avoid surgery and the injury heals with rest, but it's no guarantee that will happen. A timeline for Steer's return likely won't be available until he's re-evaluated following the two-week shutdown period. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Shelved by sprained wrist
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 12:52 PM
The Reds placed Steer on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right wrist sprain.
Analysis: Steer suffered the injury on an awkward swing during Sunday's contest in St. Louis. The Reds have not yet revealed a timetable for Steer, but Buster Olney of ESPN reported earlier Monday that the 28-year-old is expected to miss "significant time." Noelvi Marte could see a playing time bump for the Reds while Steer is sidelined. |
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