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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo No-decision at Rogers Centre
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 9:51 PM
Lodolo did not factor into the decision Friday against the Blue Jays, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out three across five innings.
Analysis: Lodolo gave up separate RBI doubles to Alejandro Kirk and Kazuma Okamoto in the first inning to put the Reds in an early deficit. Lodolo rebounded to keep the Blue Jays off the board over the next four frames, and he was in line for his fourth win of the season (and first since July 5 against the Orioles) before the Reds gave up four runs in the seventh inning. With the Reds eliminated from playoff contention, Lodolo will end the 2026 regular season with a 4.97 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 83:46 K:BB over 108.2 innings. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Reaches 30-30 milestone Friday
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 9:48 PM
De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with a two-run double and a steal during the Reds' 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays on Friday.
Analysis: De La Cruz smacked his 30th home run of the season in a 7-6 win over Atlanta on Thursday, and he swiped his 30th bag of the season one day later in Toronto. In doing so, he became the fourth player in franchise history to record 30 homers and 30 steals in a season, with the last being Brandon Phillips in 2007. De La Cruz ranks in the top-10 in the majors this season in both slugging percentage (.521) and OPS (.888) across 627 plate appearances. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Exiting starting lineup
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 3:06 PM
Stephenson is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Toronto.
Analysis: It's a routine day off for Stephenson, who has exceeded 100 starts at catcher this season for the second time in his career. Jose Trevino will be behind the dish in Friday's series opener. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Absent from lineup
Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 3:04 PM
McLain is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Toronto.
Analysis: McLain had started each of the last nine tilts, but he will begin Friday's festivities on the bench. Juan Brito will handle second base for the Reds, and he'll be situated in the No. 7 slot in the batting order. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Slams door for save No. 25
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 9:15 PM
Pagan allowed one hit and no walks in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Thursday against Atlanta. He struck out one.
Analysis: Pagan continues his ways as a lights-out closer for the Reds. The right-hander last surrendered a run Sep. 1 against the Padres and hasn't blown a save since way back during a May 4 outing against the Cubs. Pagan is positioning himself as the Reds' favorite for closing duties once more in 2027, turning in a 3.38 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 45:11 K:BB with 25 saves (28 attempts) in 42.2 innings in 2026. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Ineffective again in no-decision
Thu, Sep 24, 2026, 9:09 PM
Singer took a no-decision Thursday against Atlanta, striking out one while allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks in three innings.
Analysis: With another poor showing Thursday, Singer is limping his way into the offseason. The right-hander has coughed up at least five runs in four consecutive starts, and he hasn't pitched at least six innings since Aug. 20 versus the Cardinals. He'll be an unrestricted free agent this winter, and Singer figures to have a market as a back-end starter despite logging a career-worst 5.85 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 126:62 K:BB across 157 innings in 2026. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Six Ks in season-long start
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 9:28 PM
Abbott took a no-decision Wednesday against Atlanta, striking out six while allowing two runs on six hits and one walk in seven innings.
Analysis: The two runs allowed were both homers, but it was an otherwise strong finish to the season for Abbott. Not only was it his first quality start since Aug. 18 versus the Cardinals, but Wednesday also marked a season-long outing for the southpaw. He'll be searching for a bounce-back campaign in 2027 after a disappointing 2026, during which Abbott posted a career-worst 4.61 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 131:76 K:BB over 166 frames. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Undergoing hip surgery Thursday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 3:41 PM
Santillan will undergo surgery Thursday to repair a left hip labral tear, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Santillan attemped to pitch through the injury the last couple weeks before officially shutting things down Tuesday. The Reds expect to have a better idea as to Santillan's rehab timeline following the procedure. He finished with a 6.42 ERA and 36:28 K:BB over 40.2 innings in 2026. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Set for wrist surgery next week
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 3:34 PM
Steer will undergo right wrist surgery next Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Analysis: Steer has missed most of the second half with a partial tear of the tendon sheath in his right wrist. He tried rehabbing the injury and was ramping up baseball activities recently, but ultimately the 28-year-old was unable to avoid surgery. Steer is expected to be 100 percent recovered in time for the start of spring training. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Sitting out Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 2:14 PM
Stephenson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Atlanta.
Analysis: It's a routine day off for Stephenson, who had started the last six games for the Reds. It will be Will Banfield doing the catching on Wednesday. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Adding sinker
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 10:51 AM
Burns (groin) worked on adding a sinker in his September outings before getting placed on the 15-day injured list to end his season, Charlie Goldsmith of FOX19 reports.
Analysis: Burns used the sinker nine times in his last start against the Cubs, with the purpose of giving his fastball another look. "It was moving a lot," Burns said. "Why not? My normal fastball is a cut-carry. This looks different to them. Having two fastballs is the big new thing. You look at Cam Schlittler. He has a cutter, a fastball and a sinker." |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Launches eighth homer
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 9:04 PM
Myers went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and a strikeout during Tuesday's 4-0 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Myers stepped to the plate in the sixth inning and blasted his eighth long ball of the season to extend the lead for Cincinnati. This marks his second homer in his last five games. This year, the 30-year-old has batted .260/.345/.381 with eight homers, 27 RBI and 10 stolen bases over 330 plate appearances. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Blasts 29th homer
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 9:01 PM
De La Cruz went 2-for-3 with a homer, two RBI, two walks and a stolen base during Tuesday's 4-0 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: De La Cruz got the scoring started in the third inning, launching a solo homer off JR Ritchie. The 24-year-old walked twice, marking three of his last four games with at least two free passes. Through 614 plate appearances, De La Cruz is slashing .288/.370/.521 with 29 homers, 76 RBI and 29 stolen bases this season. |
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Brandon Williamson Brandon Williamson Records quality start in win
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 8:57 PM
Williamson (5-4) earned the win after allowing three hits through six scoreless innings against Atlanta on Tuesday. He struck out two.
Analysis: Williamson made his first start since Sept. 2 against the Padres. The left-hander recorded his first quality start since April 6 on Tuesday. Through eight starts (11 games) this season, Williamson owns a 4.89 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 33:27 K:BB over 49.2 innings. The 28-year-old is slated to start Game 162 against the Blue Jays on Sunday. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes On bench Tuesday
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 4:44 PM
Hayes is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Analysis: Hayes started the previous two games and will hit the bench for Tuesday's contest while in the midst of a 1-for-18 slump. Eugenio Suarez will step in at third base while Dane Myers starts in the outfield, pushing Hector Rodriguez to the DH spot. |
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TJ Friedl TJ Friedl Sent outright to Triple-A
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 3:45 PM
The Reds outrighted Friedl to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Mike Petraglia of CLNSCincy.com reports.
Analysis: Declining the assignment would have meant forfeiting what remains of Friedl's $3.8 million salary for this season. The 31-year-old is likely to be non-tendered this offseason and become a free agent. Friedl has slashed just .172/.255/.255 with four homers in 272 plate appearances this season. |
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Connor Phillips Connor Phillips Added to Cincinnati bullpen
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 11:18 AM
The Reds recalled Phillips from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Analysis: He's taking the roster spot vacated by the injured Tony Santillan (hip). Phillips has been wild during his 27.2 innings for the Reds this season, walking 28 to go along with 28 strikeouts and a 5.53 ERA. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Lands on IL with torn hip labrum
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 11:15 AM
The Reds placed Santillan on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left hip labral tear.
Analysis: Santillan's hip had been bothering him for the last couple weeks, per Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati, and manager Terry Francona said the reliever will likely have surgery later this week. He'll finish the campaign with a 6.42 ERA and 36:28 K:BB over 40.2 frames. |
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Brandon Williamson Brandon Williamson Moving into rotation
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 8:39 AM
Williamson will start Tuesday's game in Atlanta.
Analysis: After working out of the bullpen in each of his previous three appearances, Williamson will re-enter the rotation with the Reds placing Chase Burns (groin) on the 15-day injured list Sunday. Williamson had covered four-plus innings in two of those appearances while piggybacking Burns, so he should be sufficiently stretched out as he rejoins the rotation. Williamson could be in store for two starts this week, with another turn potentially coming in the season finale Sunday in Toronto. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Another rough outing
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 3:30 PM
Lowder (6-12) took the loss Sunday against the Cubs, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks across three innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: It's been a tough finish to the season for Lowder, who's given up 21 runs across just 15.1 innings in his last three starts. His ERA is up to 6.01 through 127.1 innings with a 1.55 WHIP and 101:54 K:BB this season. Lowder will likely get one more start to end his season on a high note. He's currently in line to face the Blue Jays on the road next weekend. |
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