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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Nearing rehab assignment
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 2:20 PM
De La Cruz (hamstring) could be cleared to begin a rehab assignment this weekend at a yet-to-be-determined affiliate, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Reds plan to have De La Cruz test his strained right hamstring by running the bases Monday and Tuesday, and if all goes well, the 24-year-old will join a minor-league affiliate for what would presumably be a short rehab stint before he returns to the big club next week. While De La Cruz has been shelved, Matt McLain has taken over as the Reds' primary shortstop, which has cleared the way for Edwin Arroyo and Spencer Steer to pick up more reps at second base. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Left out of starting nine
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 1:47 PM
Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.
Analysis: The Reds will give Lowe a breather after he started six of the team's last seven games while going 6-for-15 with six walks and a run. Spencer Steer will step in for Lowe at first base and will bat cleanup. |
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Pierce Johnson Pierce Johnson Facing hitters Monday
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 12:28 PM
Johnson (elbow) is scheduled to face live hitters in a simulated game or batting practice Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Johnson has spent just over the minimum amount of time on the 15-day injured list after being deactivated May 30 due to right elbow inflammation, so if he fares well in Monday's live session, he could bypass a rehab assignment and rejoin the Cincinnati bullpen later this week. The right-hander has been a key high-leverage arm for the Reds this season, notching two wins, four holds and one save while pitching to a 3.27 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over 22 innings. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Increasing activity
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 8:26 AM
Pagan (hamstring) threw a bullpen session Saturday and is expected to throw another Monday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: If Pagan comes out of Monday's session without incident, then he could face live hitters as soon as Friday. A separate report on MLB.com indicates the reliever will throw a simulated game/live BP on Tuesday. However the schedule shakes out, Pagan is ramping up activity and could be back with the Reds before the end of June. |
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Sam Haggerty Sam Haggerty Joins Reds on MiLB pact
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 8:11 AM
Haggerty signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Sunday.
Analysis: The Reds assigned Haggerty to Triple-A Louisville, where he'll help restore some outfield depth after Noelvi Marte was recently promoted to the majors. Before being released by Texas on June 7, Haggerty struggled to a .159/.213/.182 slash line over 47 plate appearances with the big club while being deployed mostly as a short-side platoon player. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Homers again Sunday
Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 7:57 AM
Marte went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Marte tied the game in the sixth inning with a 448-foot blast of Zac Gallen, his third homer of the year, all of which have come in his last three games. The 24-year-old Marte has seen steady playing time in the outfield since returning to the majors earlier this month. He's gone 8-for-26 (.308) with a 1.049 OPS in nine games since his recall after slashing just .138/.194/.138 across 11 contests earlier in the season. One major difference between how Marte is hitting now compared to earlier this season is that he's not chasing balls outside the zone, per C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. During his initial stint, he had 10 strikeouts over 31 plate appearances compared to just five in 28 PAs since his recall. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Solid in no-decision
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 5:09 PM
Abbott did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Diamondbacks, allowing a run on four hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: Abbott was sharp Sunday, with the lone run he allowed coming on a Tommy Troy solo homer in the third inning. Abbott's held opponents to three runs or fewer while going at least five innings in each of his last nine starts, posting a 2.29 ERA in that span (51 innings). Overall, Abbott's ERA is down to 3.95 with a 1.41 WHIP and 58:36 K:BB across 15 starts (79.2 innings) this season. The southpaw is currently lined up to face the Yankees on the road in his next outing. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Getting Sunday off
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 11:12 AM
Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Stephenson started the first two games of the series and will take a seat for the finale after going 0-for-6 with five strikeouts. Jose Trevino (hamstring) is starting behind the plate in his return from the injured list Sunday. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Not in Sunday's lineup
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 11:06 AM
Steer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Steer started the past four games and went 1-for-16 with a homer during that stretch, and his struggles extend beyond that with just one hit in his last eight contests. Noelvi Marte is picking up a start in right field for the series finale versus Arizona. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Ready to throw live BP
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 10:05 AM
Pagan (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a live bullpen session Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Per MLB.com, Pagan had already tossed a pair of bullpen sessions this past week, but he'll take the next step forward in his rehab program by throwing off a mound Friday with a live hitter tracking his pitches. If all goes well during Friday's workout, Pagan could be cleared to head out on a rehab assignment shortly thereafter. Pagan has been on the shelf since May 6 due to a Grade 2 left hamstring strain but should have a good chance at reclaiming the closer's role once activated, assuming his rehab assignment proceeds smoothly. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Starting rehab assignment Thursday
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 9:59 AM
Greene (elbow) is slated to begin a rehab assignment Thursday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: On the shelf all season while recovering from a March 11 surgery to remove bone chips from his right elbow, Greene has now been cleared for the final step of his rehab program after completing a series of bullpen sessions and live throwing sessions over the past few weeks. Since he's been conducting his rehab program in Arizona, he'll remain there for his first minor-league outing but should eventually shift his assignment to one of the Reds' higher-level affiliates. Due to the length of his absence, Greene could need most of his 30-day rehab window to get fully stretched out, though manager Terry Francona said earlier this month that the right-hander is expected to return from the 60-day injured list at some point prior to the All-Star break in mid-July. |
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P.J. Higgins P.J. Higgins Sent back to Louisville
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 9:17 AM
The Reds optioned Higgins to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Analysis: With backup catcher Jose Trevino (hamstring) returning from the injured list, Higgins was no longer needed as a depth option behind top backstop Tyler Stephenson. Following his May 17 promotion from Louisville, Higgins saw action in just eight games for the Reds and slashed .250/.294/.313 with three RBI and one run across 20 plate appearances. |
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Jose Trevino Jose Trevino Back from IL
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 9:14 AM
The Reds reinstated Trevino (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: Following just under a month-long stay on the shelf due to a left hamstring strain, Trevino will rejoin the Reds ahead of their series finale versus Arizona and will start at catcher and bat eighth Sunday. Trevino, who played in three minor-league rehab games prior to being activated, will reprise his usual duties as the No. 2 backstop behind Tyler Stephenson. The Reds optioned fellow catcher P.J. Higgins to Triple-A Louisville to make room on the active roster for Trevino. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Wins it with homer
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 7:47 AM
Marte started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Marte was the difference maker, cranking a go-ahead homer in the bottom of the eighth inning to secure the Reds' victory. He homered for the second time in as many days. Marte started in center field for the first time this season; until Saturday, he'd been a regular in right field since being recalled earlier this month. |
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Chase Petty Chase Petty Earns first MLB win
Sun, Jun 14, 2026, 7:39 AM
Petty (1-1) was the winning pitcher Saturday, giving up one hit and striking out one over 1.2 relief innings in a 2-1 win over Arizona.
Analysis: Petty, a member of the rotation at Triple-A Louisville, was called up earlier in the week to give the Reds some bullpen length. He entered a tie game with one out and two runners on in the seventh inning and made the high-leverage situation thornier when he hit the first batter he faced. The right-hander then got two critical outs to escape the jam and became the pitcher of record when Noelvi Marte whacked a go-ahead home run in the eighth. The win was Petty's first in the majors. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Shows improved control Saturday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 11:23 PM
Lowder allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out six batters over 5.2 innings in a no-decision against Arizona on Saturday.
Analysis: Lowder returned from a one-month absence against St. Louis in his previous start and looked quite rusty, issuing five walks over three scoreless innings. The right-hander was much more in control Saturday, handing out a tolerable two free passes and throwing 62 of 96 pitches for strikes. Lowder also racked up a solid 15 whiffs and fanned six batters, and the only run he allowed came on a first-inning homer by Corbin Carroll. This was a promising outing for Lowder, but he's projected for a tough challenge his next time out, as he's lined up for a road matchup against the Yankees. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Takes no-decision Friday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 4:18 PM
Lodolo didn't factor into the decision in Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks, giving up two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out five batters over 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Lodolo was working with a lead for the vast majority of his start, but his hopes of capturing his first win of June were dashed in the sixth inning after he plunked Jordan Lawlar, who then swiped second base and came around to score on LuJames Groover's single. Having to settle for a no-decision doesn't change the fact that Lodolo has been showing improvement on the mound after running into early struggles, turning in a 3.91 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with a 19:5 K:BB across his last four starts, each of which has lasted at least five innings. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Sitting down Saturday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 11:14 AM
Dunn isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Dunn snapped his seven-game hitting streak with an 0-for-3 performance Friday, and he'll now get a chance to rest Saturday while Noelvi Marte starts in center field, batting seventh. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Swats homer in loss
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:18 AM
Marte went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Analysis: Marte gave Cincinnati an early lead with his second-inning homer. It was the first homer of the season for Marte, who was recently recalled from Triple-A Louisville. He's hit safely in all five starts and appeared in seven contests since returning to the majors, going 6-for-19 with two extra-base hits, one RBI, three steals and three runs scored. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan MRI scheduled
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:08 AM
Pagan (hamstring) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: This is expected to be a check-in for Pagan to see how much healing has taken place. The Reds really need their closer back, as the bullpen lost another game Friday. Pending the results of the MRI, Pagan could begin a rehab assignment next week. |
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