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TJ Friedl TJ Friedl On bench Saturday
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 11:11 AM
Friedl isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Friedl will retreat to the dugout for Saturday's contest after going 0-for-3 with a walk in Friday's win. While he sits, Dane Myers will patrol center field and bat seventh. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Idle Saturday
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 11:09 AM
Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Colorado.
Analysis: Stephenson will get a breather after going 1-for-4 with three strikeouts during Friday's second-half opener. Jose Trevino will fill in behind the dish and bat eighth. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Showing improvement
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 8:39 AM
Dunn (elbow) has shown improvement and hit off a tee July 11, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Dunn made himself indispensible in center field prior to landing on the injured list in late June. He was soon joined by Dane Myers, who was activated from the IL on Friday after rehabbing a shoulder injury. Myers joins TJ Friedl as the primary center fielders while Dunn rehabs. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Gets PRP injection
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 8:33 AM
Santillan (oblique) received a PRP injection July 9 and is undergoing further treatment, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Reds are doing their most to speed up Santillan's healing process, although the report only estimates a return during the second half of the season. The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list in late June with what manager Terry Francona described as a significant strain. |
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Graham Ashcraft Graham Ashcraft On throwing program
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 8:21 AM
Ashcraft (elbow) is on a throwing program, which will have him throw from 105 feet beginning July 20 at the Reds' training facility in Goodyear (Ariz.), MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Ashcraft will eventually move out to 120 feet the following week and possibly begin bullpen sessions Aug. 2. The right-hander landed on the 60-day injured list in late May and should return at some point during the month of August. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Cruises to win Friday
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 8:15 AM
Singer (4-9) earned the win Friday against the Rockies after allowing two runs on four hits across seven innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: Singer gave up a run in the fifth and another one in the seventh, but he was solid the rest of the way en route to picking up his fourth win of the season. The 29-year-old right-hander has struck out at least five in each of his last seven starts (41.2 innings) while posting a 2.81 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 8.6 K/9 over that span. He's scheduled to take the mound on the road against the Mariners in his next start. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Back with team
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 8:13 AM
McLain (calf) rejoined the Reds after spending the All-Star break at the team's training complex in Arizona, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: McLain has been hitting in a cage and took groundballs Thursday during a team workout at Coors Field ahead of a three-game set against the Rockies. He was placed on the 10-day injured list July 10, retroactive to July 8, and is eligible to return Saturday. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Four hits, homers Friday
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 8:11 AM
De La Cruz went 4-for-5 with a home run and an additional run scored in Friday's win over the Rockies.
Analysis: De La Cruz launched his 16th homer of the season in the ninth inning off Jeff Criswell, extending his hitting streak to four games. The star shortstop remains a dynamic fantasy performer, and he's hit safely in 12 of his last 15 games. Over that stretch, De La Cruz is slashing .339/.414/.597 with a 1.011 OPS, four homers, seven RBI, 11 runs scored and four stolen bases across 70 plate appearances. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Goes yard twice Friday
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 8:06 AM
Steer went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three total RBI in Friday's win over the Rockies.
Analysis: Steer blasted his 15th and 16th homers of the season in the sixth and eighth innings, respectively, and he's picked it up right where he left off before the All-Star break. He has four multi-hit performances over his last six games and is hitting .333 with three homers and a 1.025 OPS since the beginning of July. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Throwing with Plyo ball
Sat, Jul 18, 2026, 8:01 AM
Lodolo had his blister drained and began throwing with a Plyo ball, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The report doesn't indicate when this activity happened, but Lodolo will continue with the Plyo ball until the finger's tenderness is reduced. The left-hander was removed from a start July 11 when a chronic blister issue resurfaced. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Idle Friday
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 5:07 PM
Marte isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: After going 3-for-16 in his final five games before the All-Star break, Marte will retreat to the bench Friday while JJ Bleday, TJ Friedl and Spencer Steer form the Reds' outfield trio. |
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Ivan Johnson Ivan Johnson Demoted to Louisville
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 12:01 PM
The Reds optioned Johnson to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Analysis: He's clearing out to make space on the roster for the return of Dane Myers (shoulder) from the injured list. Johnson is still looking for his first major-league hit, having gone 0-for-5 at the plate after being promoted in late June. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Returns from IL
Fri, Jul 17, 2026, 11:58 AM
The Reds activated Myers (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Myers landed on the IL in late June with a left shoulder contusion but is ready to go after playing a couple rehab games this week. He is slated to serve on the short side of a platoon in center field with TJ Friedl. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Inks seven-year contract extension
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 11:40 AM
The Reds have agreed to terms with Burns on a seven-year, $105 million contract extension, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Analysis: The deal will begin in 2027 and run through 2033 and is a major-league record for a pitcher with less than four years of service time. Burns made his first All-Star team in 2026, carrying a 2.54 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 118:37 K:BB over 102.2 frames across 18 starts into the break. The right-hander boasts a 30.8 percent strikeout rate in 31 career appearances (26 starts) at the big-league level. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Making next start Tuesday
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 7:21 AM
Burns (groin) will start Tuesday's game against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park.
Analysis: Burns dealt with a groin issue during his most recent start July 8 against the Phillies, prompting him to pull out of his first All-Star Game appearance. The injury was never viewed as a major concern, and with the All-Star break providing Burns with some extra time to recuperate, he won't have to miss a turn through the rotation. The 23-year-old righty closed the first half with an 11-1 record, 2.54 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 118:37 K:BB across 102.2 innings over 18 starts. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Homers in back-to-back games
Mon, Jul 13, 2026, 6:35 PM
Suarez went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Cubs.
Analysis: Suarez, who homered for a second straight day, dialed up the power this past week with three long balls over his last six games (22 ABs). The flip side of that are the 16 times he's struck out during that stretch. Suarez has 11 home runs and 35 RBI through 67 games. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Will miss All-Star Game
Mon, Jul 13, 2026, 6:20 PM
Burns will not play in Tuesday's All-Star Game due to a right groin injury he suffered during his last start Wednesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Burns, who labored through five innings and 106 pitches, was injured while covering home plate on a wild pitch. The right-hander said he didn't feel anything wrong while on the mound for the rest of the game but felt tightness the following day. He huddled with manager Terry Francona and the front office and decided it was best to not represent the National League in the midsummer classic. There has been no mention of imaging, which suggests the 23-year-old could return following the All-Star break. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Ready for rehab assignment
Mon, Jul 13, 2026, 3:52 PM
The Reds sent Myers to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Monday to begin a rehab assignment.
Analysis: Per MLB.com, Myers is hopeful to return from the 10-day injured list for the Reds' first game out of the All-Star break Friday in Colorado, so he may need just a couple of games in Arizona to prove his health. Before landing on the IL on June 30 due to a left shoulder contusion, Myers had mostly served as a short-side platoon outfielder for the Reds this season and slashed .256/.358/.385 with three home runs, five stolen bases, 14 RBI and 18 runs across 137 plate appearances. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Goes four innings vs. Cubs
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 4:55 PM
Abbott did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Cubs, allowing four runs on four hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: It was a short outing for Abbott, who failed to make it through five innings for the first time in his last 14 starts. It's also the first time that the left-hander's given up more than three earned runs in a start over that span -- he'd posted a 2.86 ERA across 72.1 innings in his previous 13 outings. Abbott will head into the All-Star break with a 4.11 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 84:48 K:BB over 20 starts (105 innings) this season. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Returning to rotation
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 12:04 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said Sunday that Lowder will rejoin the starting rotation after the All-Star break, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: The right-hander was shifted to the bullpen last week after Hunter Greene was cleared to come off the injured list and will now re-enter the rotation following Nick Lodolo's (finger) placement on the injured list Sunday. Lowder -- who will be available out of the bullpen for Sunday's game against the Cubs -- has pitched well in his two relief outings with just one run allowed over five frames. He posted a 5.31 ERA and 1.55 WHIP over his 13 starts. |
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