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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Gets job done in win
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 6:04 AM
De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the White Sox.
Analysis: De La Cruz was part of a late-game, three-run rally in the eighth inning to tie the game. He had a run-scoring single as part of the rally and then hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th to produce the go-ahead run. It was the third time this month with multiple RBI for De La Cruz, who has knocked in eight over eight August contests. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Provides key hit in win
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 5:58 AM
Stephenson went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Cincinnati hitters were befuddled by Chicago starter Sean Burke for seven innings but made their move in the eighth, scoring three runs against the White Sox's bullpen. Stephenson's two-run, bases-loaded single plated the game-tying run and set up the need for an extra frame. The catcher continued a productive stretch since the All-Star break and is slashing .288/.373/.593 with 11 RBI over the last 17 contests. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Goes deep in win
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 11:13 PM
Suarez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the White Sox.
Analysis: Suarez was the only Reds' hitter who had Sean Burke's number, launching a solo shot in the fifth inning before adding a double in the seventh. The 35-year-old has now hit safely in six of eight August contests, tallying six extra-base hits and five RBI during that stretch. On the year, he's slashing .206/.286/.416 with 17 homers, 44 RBI and 30 runs scored across 346 plate appearances. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Allows three homers in return
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 10:51 PM
Lodolo did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the White Sox, allowing four runs on five hits and no walks with five strikeouts over four innings.
Analysis: Lodolo allowed solo homers in the first, second and fourth innings, departing with a four-run deficit in his first start since July 11. On the bright side, he threw a solid 46 of 70 pitches for strikes and generated 13 whiffs, including eight on his signature curveball. The 28-year-old will take a 4.86 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 55:27 K across 66.2 innings this season into a home matchup with Miami this weekend. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Earns 14th save
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 10:43 PM
Pagan earned the save in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the White Sox, striking out one in a perfect 10th inning
Analysis: Pagan was summoned to close out a one-run lead after the Reds scored a run in the top of the 10th inning and did so on 17 pitches. The veteran has now converted all eight save opportunities since returning from the injured list July 1, yielding just two earned runs over 13 appearances during that stretch. On the year, he's 14-for-17 in save chances with a 4.10 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 29:8 K across 26.1 innings. |
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Zach McCambley Zach McCambley Sent to Louisville
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 3:07 PM
The Reds optioned McCambley to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Analysis: McCambley appeared in three games, allowing one earned run over three innings with the big-league club before being sent back to Triple-A on Tuesday. The right-hander has spent most of his time this year in Triple-A with both Louisville and Jacksonville (Miami's Triple-A affiliate), registering a 4-1 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 60:23 K:BB in 49 innings. With Nick Lodolo (finger) returning from the IL, Cincinnati needed to clear a roster spot. |
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Michael Toglia Michael Toglia Joins big-league club
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 3:04 PM
The Reds selected Toglia's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Analysis: Toglia has spent the entire season at Louisville, where he slashed .273/.373/.547 with 22 homers, 65 RBI, 49 runs scored, four stolen bases and a 56:103 BB:K across 402 trips to the plate. The switch-hitting Toglia possesses plus power but owns an inflated 35.0 percent strikeout rate spanning 1,067 big-league plate appearances. He has the ability to play first base and right field and will likely see some at-bats at designated hitter. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Activated from IL, starting Tuesday
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 3:02 PM
Cincinnati reinstated Lodolo (finger) from the 15-day injured list, and he will start Tuesday's matchup against the White Sox.
Analysis: Lodolo will return from the IL after being sidelined for just under a month of action. The southpaw needed just one rehab start with Triple-A Louisville, which spanned 4.1 innings, before rejoining the big-league club. On the season, the 28-year-old owns a 3-2 record, 4.60 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 50:27 K:BB through 62.2 innings. The Reds optioned Zach McCambley to Louisville in a corresponding move. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Transferred to 60-day IL
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 3:00 PM
The Reds transferred Greene (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: Greene is out for the remainder of the 2026 season and is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2027 campaign after undergoing a second surgery on his right elbow to repair a partially torn UCL. Greene made just five starts this season, logging a 6.83 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 33:9 K:BB across 27.2 innings. He turned 27 years old last week. |
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Ivan Johnson Ivan Johnson Demoted to Louisville
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 10:07 AM
The Reds optioned Johnson to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Analysis: Johnson received only eight plate appearances over nearly two weeks during his most recent stint in the majors. The Reds will announce a corresponding roster move ahead of Tuesday's game against the White Sox. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer On verge of mobility exercises
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 6:23 AM
Steer (wrist) is scheduled to have a splint removed from his right wrist Monday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Once the split is gone, Steer can begin mobility exercises with his hand and wrist. He'll be re-evaluated soon after to determine where the wrist is at in the healing process. Steer could rejoin the team in September. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Falls to Nats
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 5:35 PM
Singer (5-11) took the loss Sunday against the Nationals, allowing three runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: While Singer came away with a loss Sunday, the right-hander did log his fifth quality start in his last six outings. He's posted a 3.86 ERA across 37.1 innings in that span. Overall, Singer sports a 4.66 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP and 100:40 K:BB across 23 starts (119.2 innings) this season. He's currently in line to face the Marlins at home his next time out. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Idle for series finale
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 9:37 AM
Marte is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Analysis: Marte will take a seat for the series finale in Washington after going 4-for-13 with two stolen bases, one RBI and one run while starting the past four games. Hector Rodriguez will take Marte's spot in right field and bat sixth. |
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Brandon Williamson Brandon Williamson Rehabbing at Triple-A Louisville
Sun, Aug 9, 2026, 8:16 AM
Williamson (shoulder) will make his next rehab start at Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Williamson, who began a rehab assignment last week with a two-inning outing for Double-A Chattanooga, will be making his third rehab start and second for Louisville. He'll be targeting around 60 pitches in Tuesday's outing, after he allowed four runs on two hits and two walks while recording two outs his last time out for Louisville. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Belts two-run homer Saturday
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:49 PM
Suarez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run during the Reds' 8-2 loss to the Nationals on Saturday.
Analysis: The Reds were kept off the board through five innings, but Suarez ended the shutout in the sixth with a two-run long ball off Max Kranick. Suarez has homered in back-to-back games and is up to 16 long balls on the year, which puts him on pace to crack the 20-homer mark for a sixth consecutive year. He has a .688 OPS with 43 RBI and 29 extra-base hits over 339 plate appearances this season. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Tagged for five runs in loss
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:45 PM
Burns (13-2) took the loss against the Nationals on Saturday, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks while striking out six across 5.1 innings.
Analysis: It looked like business as usual through five innings for Burns outside of a two-run single he gave up in the third. However, he allowed four of the five batters he faced in the sixth on base and was tagged for three runs in the frame. It was the third time this season that Burns yielded five runs in a start, and he came away with his first loss since April 10 against the Angels. It has still been a stellar season for the 23-year-old right-hander, whose 13 wins is tied for third-most in the majors. Burns will take a 2.61 ERA and 1.12 WHIP over 124 innings into his next start, which is lined up for next weekend at home against the Marlins. |
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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 a roster spot 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 he played right field in his debut Tuesday and served as the designated 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. |
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