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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Gets no help in loss
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 10:02 PM
Lowder (4-8) allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four over 5.1 innings to take the loss versus the White Sox on Wednesday.
Analysis: Lowder has allowed eight runs over 22.1 innings across his last four starts, but he has just one win in that span. The 24-year-old threw 59 of 94 pitches for strikes in this outing. Lowder has had mixed results throughout the year, posting a 5.15 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 77:40 K:BB through 94.1 innings over 21 games (18 starts). His recent work has been mostly effective -- he's given up more than two runs just once in eight appearances since the beginning of July. Lowder's next outing is projected to be at home versus the Cardinals. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Sitting after four straight starts
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 5:56 PM
Hayes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.
Analysis: Hayes started in each of the Reds' last four games, but he went just 1-for-9 during that stretch to bring his season-long batting line down to a grisly .138/191/.234 over 178 plate appearances. Eugenio Suarez will fill in at third base for Hayes on Wednesday. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Sitting out Wednesday
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 3:19 PM
Myers is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the White Sox.
Analysis: Myers will get a breather after starting each of the last three contests. TJ Friedl will slot into the No. 8 spot in the Reds' lineup and will cover center field. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Losing hold of starting job
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 3:08 PM
Marte is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the White Sox.
Analysis: It marks the third straight game that Marte has been out of the lineup. Hector Rodriguez has been deployed in right field for each of those contests and appears to be Reds manager Terry Francona's preferred option at the position for the time being. Marte has just a .472 OPS so far in the second half. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Exiting starting nine
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 3:02 PM
Stephenson is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the White Sox.
Analysis: It's routine day off after Stephenson started each of the last two games. Jose Trevino will do the catching and bat seventh for the Reds. |
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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 his third game this month with multiple RBI, and De La Cruz 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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