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Joining Reds organization
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 6:18 PM
The Reds selected Norby with the No. 122 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: The brother of Connor Norby, Ethan throws an impressive slider from the left side, though he is seriously undersized at 5-foot-10, 195 pounds. The breaking pitch at least gives him a good chance to make it to the majors, if likely as a reliever. |
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Lands in third round
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 5:15 PM
The Reds selected Horn with the No. 94 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: Horn was the top high school pitching prospect coming out of Kansas in 2023. He went to Nebraska and has several quality offerings that could give him a chance to start, but there's some reliever risk with Horn. |
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Picked by Cincinnati
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 4:31 PM
The Reds selected Levu with the No. 70 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: Often overshadowed by UCLA teammate and first overall pick Roch Cholowsky, Levu provided the Bruins with plenty of production, slashing .340/.441/.622 with 18 home runs in 59 games last season. He'll turn 22 years old in August and primarily played first base in college, but a move to the hot corner isn't out of the question. |
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Selected by Redlegs
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 4:03 PM
The Reds selected Becker with the No. 58 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: Becker was a steady producer for three years at Virginia, although his ISO and wRC+ trended down all three years, culminating in a .317/.427/.533 slash line with seven homers, four steals, an 8.6 percent walk rate and a 16.4 percent strikeout rate in 46 games as a junior. A 6-foot-3 lefty-hitting shortstop who may fit best at third base long term, Becker is the older brother of Mariners farmhand Nick Becker. There may be some untapped potential for Becker in the power department, and he'll need to access at least 20-homer power to profile as a regular, given his lack of quick-twitch athleticism on the bases or in the field. Becker projects as a better prospect in average leagues than OBP formats. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Moving to bench Saturday
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 2:19 PM
Marte isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Marte will get a day off after going 0-for-3 in Friday's series opener. While he rests, the Reds will move Spencer Steer to right field and start Nathaniel Lowe at first base. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Sitting down Saturday
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 2:16 PM
Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Stephenson has amassed six hits across his last four games, but the Reds will keep him in the dugout for the start of Saturday's contest. Jose Trevino will replace him behind the plate and bat seventh. |
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Heading to Cincy
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 2:09 PM
The Reds selected Lebron with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: A little over a year ago, Lebron was a contender to go first overall in this draft, but hit tool concerns pushed him down boards. A 6-foot-2 righty-hitting shortstop who had a strong commitment to Alabama coming out of high school in Florida, Lebron has four plus tools in his power, run, arm and field, so it's a testament to his deficiencies against breaking balls that he lasted until the middle of the first round. Lebron's production peaked as a sophomore, when he slashed .316/.421/.636 with 18 home runs, 17 steals, a 12.5 percent walk rate and a 24.2 percent strikeout rate. He cut his strikeout rate to 19.6 percent as a junior but hit just .277 with a career-worst .386 OBP and .534 SLG. He stole a whopping 42 bases on 43 attempts in 61 games this year, so the fantasy allure will be apparent if he's making enough contact early in pro ball. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Smacks late two-run homer
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 9:08 PM
Bleday went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run during Friday's 4-0 win over the Cubs.
Analysis: Bleday capped off the Reds' three-run eighth inning with a two-run homer to center field, giving Cincinnati insurance runs to secure Friday's victory. Bleday has gone deep in two of his last three games and is up to 15 home runs on the season, surpassing his total from last year (14). He is also on track to eclipse the career-high 20 long balls that he hit in 2024 as a member of the Athletics. Bleday has an .838 OPS with four steals and 41 RBI across 276 plate appearances this season. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Strikes out 12 in Friday's win
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 9:01 PM
Greene (1-1) earned the win against the Cubs on Friday, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out 12 across seven innings.
Analysis: Greene was roughed up for eight runs in his 2026 debut against the Orioles this past Saturday, but he looked like his old self in Friday's home game. He struck out the side in the sixth inning and limited the Cubs to just four baserunners, and his 12 punchouts were tied for the second-most in his major-league career, the fourth time he's reached that mark. Friday was almost certainly Greene's final outing before the All-Star break, and his return to the rotation is key for a Reds team looking to make a late playoff push for the second half of the 2026 season. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Homers and triples Friday
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 8:56 PM
De La Cruz went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a triple and an additional run scored during the Reds' 4-0 win over the Cubs on Friday.
Analysis: De La Cruz scored the game's first run with a solo long ball in the fifth inning, and the superstar shortstop sparked the Reds' three-run eighth inning with a triple before coming home to score on a Sal Stewart sacrifice fly. It was the 23rd multi-hit game of the season for De La Cruz, who has an .842 OPS with 13 steals (on 18 attempts), 15 home runs, 44 RBI, 15 doubles and three triples over 330 plate appearances this season. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Reinstated from injured list
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 11:21 AM
The Reds activated Hayes (back) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Hayes looked sharp at the plate on his rehab assignment, going 7-for-12 with one home run in three games with Triple-A Louisville. He slashed an ugly .142/.195/.225 in 44 contests with the Reds before going down in late May with a bulging disc in his back. Hayes will get some starts at third base on days Sal Stewart plays another position, but it's uncertain how often the veteran infielder will ultimately get into the lineup. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Placed on IL with strained calf
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 11:17 AM
The Reds placed McLain on the 10-day injured list with a strained calf, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: McLain was unavailable Thursday because of the injury and ultimately wasn't able to avoid a trip to the injured list. The 26-year-old has seen his role reduced, as McLain had started only five of the Reds' last 12 games before his placement on the IL. Calf strains typically result in longer than 10-day absences, but it's unclear how severe McLain's strain is. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Nursing minor calf issue
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 2:26 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said that McLain is not in Thursday's lineup against the Phillies due to a calf issue, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: It seems at this juncture to be a day-to-day injury, but with the All-Star break looming, the Reds could choose to put McLain on the injured list if he doesn't improve in a hurry. He's been playing center field lately versus lefties, but because McLain is banged up it will be TJ Friedl in center against southpaw Jesus Luzardo. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Goes yard twice in rout
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 9:59 PM
Stewart went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and a walk in Wednesday's 11-5 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: It was the second career game with multiple homers for Stewart, who piled up at least three RBI for the sixth time this year. The slugging infielder has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games as well. Stewart has delivered a breakout first half as a first-time All-Star in 2026, slashing 256/.341/.481 with 19 long balls, 64 RBI, 11 stolen bases and 50 runs scored across 396 plate appearances. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Lacks control in 11th win
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 9:51 PM
Burns (11-1) earned the win Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing three runs on three hits and six walks in five innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Burns nabbed the win Wednesday but certainly didn't have his best stuff, walking a season-high six and matching a season low in punchouts. The hard-throwing right-hander was still able to hang in there for his 18th consecutive start with at least five frames to begin the year, needing a season-high 106 pitches to do so. Burns will bring a stellar 2.54 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 118:37 K:BB across 102.2 frames into the All-Star break. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Playing time trending down
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Lowe is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies.
Analysis: Lowe is in a lengthy slump at the plate, slashing just .203/.313/.261 without a single RBI over his past 27 games. His playing time has dipped as a result, as Lowe hasn't made consecutive starts since June 26 and 27. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Not in Wednesday's lineup
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 1:53 PM
Stephenson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Phillies.
Analysis: Stephenson started each of the previous two contests at catcher, so he will exit the lineup for Wednesday's game. Jose Trevino is behind the dish and batting seventh for the Reds. |
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Will Benson Will Benson Accepts assignment to Triple-A
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 12:53 PM
Benson accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville after clearing waivers Wednesday.
Analysis: Benson is no longer a member of the Reds' 40-man roster, but he'll remain in the organization as outfield depth at Triple-A. Cincinnati designated the 28-year-old for assignment last week after he produced a .188/.310/.333 slash line with three home runs, one stolen base, six RBI and 11 runs over 51 games with the big club this season. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Launches ninth homer
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 2:16 AM
Suarez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Phillies.
Analysis: Suarez accounted for Cincinnati's only offense Tuesday, taking Zack Wheeler deep in the seventh inning for his ninth home run of the season. Since his two-homer performance against the Mets on June 15, the veteran slugger has cooled off, batting .167 with a 39.7 percent strikeout rate. On the year, Suarez is slashing .207/.280/.374 with 10 doubles, 32 RBI and 21 runs scored across 246 plate appearances. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Fans eight during loss
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 11:14 PM
Abbott (5-5) took the loss Tuesday against the Phillies, allowing three runs on five hits while striking out eight over six innings.
Analysis: Abbott allowed all three of his runs in the third inning, including a two-run homer from Kyle Schwarber. He bounced back nicely afterward, retiring 10 of the final 12 batters he faced while striking out six. The left-hander turned in a quality start and set a season high with eight strikeouts, but it wasn't enough to counter Zack Wheeler's dominant seven-inning, 14 strikeout performance. After an ugly start to the season, Abbott has not allowed more than three earned runs in a start since April 24, posting a 2.86 ERA with a 62:32 K:BB over that stretch. He is scheduled to make one final start before the All-Star break at home against the Cubs. |
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