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Carlos Jorge Sitting versus southpaw
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 10:09 AM
Jorge is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: Jorge was called up from Triple-A Louisville on Friday and made his first MLB start Saturday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. The 22-year-old will shift to the bench Sunday as lefty Kyle Harrison takes the mound for Milwaukee, with Jorge expected to continue operating in the strong side of a platoon in center field moving forward. Dane Myers is starting in center and batting leadoff for Cincinnati. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Set to begin running
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:42 AM
Hayes will test out his strained left groin by running the bases in Cincinnati on Sunday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hayes will be eligible for activation at any point after landing on the 10-day injured list Aug. 28 due to a left groin strain, but he looks like he still has a few checkpoints to hit in his recovery from the injury before rejoining the Reds. The defensive-minded third baseman had been one of the majors' worst-performing hitters prior to landing on the shelf, slashing just .153/.213/.250 with five home runs, one stolen base, 19 runs and eight RBI across 211 plate appearances. |
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Edwin Arroyo Edwin Arroyo On bench for second straight game
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:35 AM
Arroyo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: After making five consecutive starts in the infield while going 1-for-16 with a 1:7 BB:K, Arroyo will be relegated to the bench for a second straight day. Arroyo could fade into more of a part-time role after Eugenio Suarez rejoined the Reds on Friday after a two-game absence due to a personal matter. |
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Sam Moll Sam Moll DFA'd by Cincy
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:24 AM
The Red designated Moll for assignment Sunday.
Analysis: Moll surrendered two runs Friday versus Milwaukee, leaving him with 12 earned runs allowed and a 13:10 K:BB in 21 appearances since the All-Star break. For the season, the left-hander has a 4.79 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 56:30 K:BB across 56.1 innings. |
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Graham Ashcraft Graham Ashcraft Back from injured list
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:18 AM
The Reds reinstated Ashcraft (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: The right-hander has been sidelined since May due to a UCL sprain in his elbow, but he's ready to rejoin Cincinnati's bullpen after a five-outing rehab assignment. Ashcraft had one save and 10 holds with a 3.33 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 32:16 K:BB across 27 innings prior to the injury, but he could be eased back into his high-leverage role early on. |
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Hector Rodriguez Hector Rodriguez Runs on-base streak to 13
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 9:00 AM
Rodriguez went 2-for-4 in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Brewers.
Analysis: Rodriguez extended an on-base streak to 13 games with a first-inning single. He's gone 17-for-51 (.333) with four walks, two doubles, five home runs, nine RBI and 10 runs scored during the streak. The left-handed batter was recently moved to leadoff against right-handers and has thrived there in a small sample size, slashing .321/.345/.679 in six contests atop the order. As the Reds pivot to focus on its 2027 roster, Rodriguez should see ample opportunity over the final month of the regular season. |
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Carlos Jorge Makes first MLB start
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 8:39 AM
Jorge started in center field and went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 5-3 win over Milwaukee.
Analysis: Jorge, who was called up Friday and made his MLB debut as a pinch hitter that night, drew his first start as a major-leaguer Saturday. At the time of his call-up Friday, Reds manager Terry Francona told Mark Sheldon of MLB.com the lefty-swinging Jorge will likely get most of the starts in center field against right-handers, indicating a significant number of at-bats over the final weeks of the season. Jorge is known for his speed and stole 33 bases in the minors this year and had at least 37 thefts in each of his previous three seasons. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Comes up clutch in win
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 8:19 AM
McLain went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Brewers.
Analysis: McLain gave the Reds a lead they wouldn't relinquish with a solo shot in the seventh inning. It marked the third time the 27-year-old has homered in consecutive contests this season, though those are his only hits in 13 at-bats so far in September. He's slashing a lowly .190/.285/.351 with 39 RBI and 52 runs scored for the year but has provided solid power and speed with 15 homers and 16 steals across 442 plate appearances. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Goes deep in win
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 8:11 AM
De La Cruz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Brewers.
Analysis: De La Cruz got the Reds on the board with a 438-foot blast off Dustin May in the first inning, matching his home run total (22) from 2025. The 24-year-old has now hit safely in 12 of his past 13 contests, tallying seven multi-hit efforts, seven extra-base hits, five RBI, 14 runs scored and two stolen bases in that span. On the season, he's slashing .278/.356/.484 with 22 homers, 62 RBI, 85 runs scored and 24 steals across 550 plate appearances. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Strikes out five before rain delay
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 7:58 AM
Abbott did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Brewers, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and no walks with five strikeouts over four innings.
Analysis: Abbott allowed a solo homer in the first inning but was solid through four frames before his start was shortened by a lengthy rain delay. The southpaw threw 40 of 58 pitches for strikes with six whiffs, an encouraging effort after he was tagged for seven runs by the Cubs in his Aug. 29 outing. He'll take a 4.43 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 120:70 K:BB across 152.1 innings this season into a road rematch with the Brewers next weekend. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Earns 21st save
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 7:49 AM
Pagan earned the save in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Brewers, allowing two hits and one walk with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Pagan was called on to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning and was able to work out of a bases-loaded jam with one out to close the door. The 35-year-old has now converted 15 straight save opportunities, and he owns a 2.25 ERA over 20 second-half appearances. On the year, he's 21-for-24 in save chances with a 3.96 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 37:10 K:BB across 36.1 innings. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Struggles in ninth loss
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 9:13 AM
Lowder (6-9) took the loss Friday, coughing up seven runs (six earned) on six hits and four walks over four-plus innings as the Reds fell 10-7 to the Brewers. He struck out two.
Analysis: The right-hander wobbled early but still headed into the fifth inning with Cincinnati holding a 6-4 lead, but Lowder got the hook after the first three batters in the frame reached base, and he had to watch all three come around to score. While he didn't serve up any homers for the first time since July 24, Lowder still got hit hard as half the hits off him went for extra bases. Over nine outings since the All-Star break, he's stumbled to a 6.22 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 31:12 K:BB in 46.1 innings, but the Reds seem content to let him continue taking a regular turn to close out the campaign. Lowder is scheduled to make his next start on the road next week against the Dodgers. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Back at shortstop
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:42 AM
De La Cruz went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Friday's 10-7 loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: De La Cruz was involved early, delivering a run on a first-inning single and scoring a run in the third. He returned to play shortstop for the first time since sustaining a quadriceps injury last Sunday. De La Cruz didn't miss any time due to the quad and operated as the designated hitter in Cincinnati's previous three games. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Homers in return
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 8:33 AM
Suarez went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run, three RBI and an additional run scored in Friday's 10-7 loss to Milwaukee.
Analysis: Suarez returned from a two-game absence after passing his US naturalization test. He celebrated with a two-run shot in the third inning, his 21st home run of the season. Suarez has homered three times in the last six games and driven in nine runs during that stretch. |
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Graham Ashcraft Graham Ashcraft Will be activated Sunday
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 2:27 PM
Ashcraft (elbow) will be activated from the 60-day injured list Sunday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Out since late May with a sprained UCL in his right elbow, Ashcraft permitted two runs with a 6:3 K:BB over 4.2 frames across five rehab appearances. The 28-year-old was working in a setup role when he got hurt, but he could be eased back into high-leverage situations. |
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Michael Toglia Michael Toglia Transferred to 60-day IL
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 1:20 PM
The Reds transferred Toglia (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: The move clears space on the 40-man roster for the addition of Carlos Jorge. Toglia is out for the season after undergoing recent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. |
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Added to MLB roster
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 1:18 PM
The Reds selected Jorge's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Analysis: Jorge earned his first-ever big-league promotion after slashing .308/.376/.427 with eight home runs and 33 stolen bases between Double-A Chattanooga and Louisville this season. Manager Terry Francona said Friday that he plans to play Jorge in center field "probably against righties," per Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati, so it sounds like the 22-year-old will see his fair share of playing time over the final weeks of the season as the strong side of a platoon with Dane Myers. |
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Ivan Johnson Ivan Johnson Sent to Triple-A
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 1:15 PM
The Reds optioned Johnson to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Analysis: The 27-year-old was called up by Cincinnati in late August and will return to Louisville after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout and a walk in four contests. Johnson has gone 1-for-16 in his first taste of the big leagues this year but has an .802 OPS in 71 games for Louisville. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Returns from personal matter
Fri, Sep 4, 2026, 12:53 PM
Suarez (personal) will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Friday's game versus the Brewers.
Analysis: Suarez was away from the Reds for the past two games in order to take the U.S. naturalization test. The 35-year-old is coming off his best month of the season, having collected an .852 OPS with six home runs and 20 RBI in August. |
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Dominic Fletcher Dominic Fletcher Inks MiLB deal with Cincinnati
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 10:49 PM
The Reds signed Fletcher to a minor-league contract Thursday.
Analysis: Fletcher has been assigned to Triple-A Louisville. The 29-year-old has spent most of the 2026 campaign in the Pirates' organization, where he slashed .301/.386/.485 with eight home runs, 32 RBI, 42 runs scored, three stolen bases and a 26:34 BB:K across 237 plate appearances with Triple-A Indianapolis before being released last month. |
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