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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Absent from lineup
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 1:52 PM
Steer isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Steer will step out of the lineup after going 1-for-4 with an RBI, a run and three strikeouts Friday. His absence will allow Noelvi Marte to start in right field while batting sixth. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Remaining out Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 1:49 PM
Dunn (elbow) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Right elbow discomfort forced Dunn to make an early exit from Friday's game and will now cause him to miss at least one additional start. Manager Terry Francona said Saturday that the 27-year-old will likely head back to Cincinnati for further evaluation, after which the team will have a better idea of whether a trip to the IL will be necessary, per Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati. Dane Myers will start in center field and bat seventh Saturday. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Sitting down Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 1:44 PM
McLain isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.
Analysis: McLain has gone just 1-for-16 with eight strikeouts over his last five starts, and he'll now move to the bench to begin Saturday's contest. Edwin Arroyo will start at the keystone and bat ninth. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Resting Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 1:41 PM
Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
Analysis: Stephenson will catch a breather after going 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored during Friday's series opener. Jose Trevino will take over behind the plate and bat eighth. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo In clear for next start
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 10:22 AM
Lodolo (wrist) is listed as the Reds' probable starter for Monday's game against the Brewers at American Family Field.
Analysis: During his most recent start Tuesday versus the Brewers in Cincinnati, Lodolo was lifted after four scoreless innings when he took a line drive to his pitching wrist. The southpaw escaped with nothing more than a bruised wrist after X-rays returned negative, and he looks like he'll be ready to go when his turn in the rotation comes up again during the series opener in Milwaukee. Lodolo will carry a 2-2 record, 5.59 ERA and 1.52 WHIP into his 10th start of the season. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Hit hard in no-decision
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:56 AM
Abbott didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 6-4 win over the Pirates, giving up four runs (three earned) on six hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: The southpaw was able to limit the damage despite being taken deep by Konnor Griffin in the first inning and Marcell Ozuna and Esmerlyn Valdez in the sixth, with Abbott leaving a 4-4 tie after 94 pitches (64 strikes). It's the first time in five June starts that Abbott's served up multiple homers, but on the season he's been tagged for 15 long balls in just 90 innings to fuel what would be a career-worst 3.90 ERA. He'll try to tighten things up in his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road next week in Milwaukee. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Enters for injured teammate
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:05 AM
Myers replaced an injured Blake Dunn (elbow) in center field and went 0-for-2 in Friday's 6-4 win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: Dunn felt soreness in his elbow after making a throw to home plate and was removed in the sixth inning. He'll undergo an MRI on Saturday. If he needs to miss time, Myers is expected to be the primary center fielder. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Makes impact off bench
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 7:58 AM
Marte entered as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Pirates.
Analysis: Marte was the difference-maker in the win, swatting a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the eighth inning to break a 4-4 tie. It was his first homer as a pinch hitter. Marte has been a regular in right field but can open games on the bench, as manager Terry Francona manipulates starting lineups to get playing time for the versatile Spencer Steer. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Pulled with elbow injury
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 7:31 PM
Dunn was removed from Friday's game against the Pirates with right elbow discomfort, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Dunn went 1-for-2 with an RBI before coming out of the game in the sixth inning. The severity of his injury has yet to be determined, but the Reds could provide an update on his status after the game. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Nursing significant oblique strain
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 2:32 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that an MRI on Santillan's left oblique showed a significant strain, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Santillan -- who has notched each of the Reds' last three saves -- was placed on the 15-day injured list earlier Friday, and he appears to be facing a prolonged absence. Emilio Pagan (hamstring) is expected back from the IL soon and could immediately retake his closer job. Until then, Pierce Johnson and/or Tejay Antone could get a look in the ninth inning. |
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Zach McCambley Zach McCambley Back in big-league bullpen
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 11:26 AM
The Reds recalled McCambley from Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: McCambley logged three appearances for the Reds earlier this month, allowing three runs with a 4:2 K:BB over four innings. The 27-year-old is likely to serve in a middle relief role. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Shelved by oblique strain
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 11:23 AM
The Reds placed Santillan on the 15-day injured list Friday with an oblique strain, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: It's unclear when he was hurt, but Santillan last pitched Monday versus the Brewers. The right-hander had stabilized the Reds' closer job of late, turning in a 1.13 ERA and 6:1 K:BB over his last eight innings while notching three saves. Though he will be eligible for activation July 8, Santillan could be held out until after the All-Star break, given the nature of the injury. Emilio Pagan (hamstring) is on a rehab assignment and is likely to retake the Reds' closer job before Santillan returns from the IL. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Reaches base three times
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 6:14 AM
De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with two walks and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: This was De La Cruz's second game back off the injured list, where he spent three weeks with a hamstring injury. He's 1-for-7 with two walks in the two games back. De La Cruz's return comes at a pivotal time for the Reds, who have lost 14 of the last 21 games and now sit 12.5 games out of first place and 5.5 out of an NL Wild Card spot. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Goes deep in loss
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 10:14 PM
Steer went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: Steer made things interesting in the eighth inning, putting the Reds within one run with a two-run blast off Craig Yoho. While the 28-year-old has gone just 10-for-68 in June, six of those hits have been home runs, including three in his past seven games. On the year, he's slashing .240/.319/.434 with 13 homers, 33 RBI, 45 runs scored and three steals across 301 plate appearances. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Allows two homers in loss
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 9:57 PM
Lowder (3-5) took the loss against the Brewers on Wednesday, allowing three runs on eight hits and one walk with six strikeouts over 5.2 innings.
Analysis: Lowder allowed three runs on two homers in the third inning but was otherwise able to keep the Brewers in check, generating 13 whiffs on 100 pitches and departing one out shy of a quality start. While the 24-year-old has lost back-to-back decisions, he's posted a solid 3.66 ERA through four outings since returning from the injured list June 7. He owns a 4.81 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 48:29 K:BB across 58 innings this season and lines up for a road rematch with the Brewers next week. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Getting first day off since April
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 5:13 PM
Bleday is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting Bleday has fallen into a 1-for-21 drought at the plate over his last seven games, and with southpaw Shane Drohan starting for Milwaukee on Wednesday, Reds manager Terry Francona decided it was an ideal time to give the slumping outfielder a break. Cincinnati will go with an outfield of Blake Dunn, Dane Myers and Noelvi Marte from left to right while Bleday sits for the first time since April 28, ending a streak of 49 starts. |
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Edwin Arroyo Edwin Arroyo Likely to lose playing time
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 5:09 PM
Arroyo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: Arroyo will take a seat for the second time in the series and appears set to move into a part-time role after Cincinnati welcomed Elly De La Cruz back from the injured list Tuesday. With De La Cruz sliding back into an everyday role at shortstop, Matt McLain is likely to be prioritized at second base ahead of Arroyo, who is hitting .226 with no home runs or steals in 19 games since being promoted from Triple-A Louisville on June 1. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Hitting bench Wednesday
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 5:07 PM
Lowe is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: The Brewers are sending southpaw Shane Drohan to the bump for the series finale, so Reds manager Terry Francona will elect to give the lefty-hitting Lowe the evening off. Lowe started in each of Cincinnati's last seven games, going 5-for-20 with two doubles and a 2:8 BB:K during that stretch. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Looking good for next start
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 2:56 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said that Lodolo (wrist) "showed up pretty good" when he reported to the ballpark Wednesday, Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Lodolo was forced from Tuesday's start versus the Brewers after being struck on the left wrist by a comebacker off the bat of Jackson Chourio. However, X-rays returned negative, and Francona's words Wednesday indicate that Lodolo has minimal swelling. He'll need to get through his normal between-starts bullpen session first, but Lodolo appears on track to make his next scheduled start, which is lined up for Monday in Milwaukee. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Poised for season debut next week
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 2:47 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said Wednesday that Greene (elbow) will make one more rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Greene is slated to throw 80-to-85 pitches in his third rehab start and, if all goes well, will rejoin the Reds' rotation for his season debut late next week. The right-hander has looked sharp in his first two rehab outings, sitting in the upper-90s with his fastball while tossing eight scoreless innings with a 9:2 K:BB. Greene is coming back from surgery to remove bone chips from his right elbow. |
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