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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Nabs two steals in win
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 11:18 PM
De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with a walk, two stolen bases and a run scored in Friday's 4-2 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: While De La Cruz has just two hits over his last four games, he's also logged four steals in that span. The shortstop hasn't been as prominent on the basepaths this season due to hamstring and ankle injuries that bookended his June, but he's starting to pick up the pace again. He's batting .276 with an .852 OPS, 17 home runs, 18 steals, 46 RBI, 56 runs scored, 15 doubles and four triples through 83 contests on the year. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Belts homer in win
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 11:15 PM
Suarez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 4-2 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Suarez's seventh-inning blast put the Reds ahead for good. It was his fifth homer in his last eight games, and he's also logged a trio of multi-hit efforts in that span. For the season, the veteran slugger is batting .213 with a .699 OPS, 14 homers, 39 RBI, 27 runs scored, 11 doubles and no stolen bases over 73 games. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Converts 10th save
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 11:12 PM
Pagan struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 4-2 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Pagan has earned three saves over the last four days and has 10 saves on the season. He's allowed a modest two runs -- both in non-save situations -- over 6.1 innings since he returned from a hamstring injury at the end of June. He has a 5.31 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB through 20.1 innings and looks to have a fairly firm grasp on the closer role at this time. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Positive showing in no-decision
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 11:10 PM
Lowder allowed two runs on one hit, two walks and a hit batsman while striking out four over five innings in a no-decision versus the Cardinals on Friday.
Analysis: Lowder put together a bounce-back effort after getting rocked for eight runs over 2.1 innings in Colorado in his last appearance. While Friday's effort wasn't enough to get him back in the win column for the first time since April, it was at least a step in the right direction. He has posted a 5.61 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 65:37 K:BB through 77 innings over 18 appearances (15 starts) this season. Lowder isn't guaranteed another turn through the rotation since Nick Lodolo (finger blister) is eligible to return from the injured list during next week's home series versus the Guardians. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Drawing another start
Fri, Jul 24, 2026, 9:59 AM
Lowder is slated to start Friday's game against the Cardinals in St. Louis.
Analysis: After heading to the bullpen shortly before the All-Star break, Lowder shifted back into the rotation to open the second half of the season after Cincinnati placed Nick Lodolo (finger) on the injured list. Making his 14th start of the campaign this past Saturday at Coors Field, Lowder was roughed up for eight earned runs on 11 hits over 2.1 innings, inflating his ERA up to 5.75. He'll get a chance to right the ship Friday, but regardless of how he performs, he'll likely be headed back to the bullpen or to Triple-A Louisville once Lodolo is ready to come off the IL. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Wins it for Reds
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 6:48 AM
Stewart went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Stewart's three-run shot in the seventh inning was the winning knock for the Reds. It was his second three-run homer in the last four games and the 21st homer overall for the rookie. He's just 3-for-23 (.130) over six games since the All-Star break, but he's contributed nine RBI during that stretch. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Returns to action
Thu, Jul 23, 2026, 6:42 AM
Steer started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Steer checked back into the starting lineup after missing a game due to a rib injury he suffered Monday. Although hitless over his last 11 at-bats, Steer has rebounded this month (.259 average) following a month of June during which he hit just .159. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Up to nine saves
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 6:38 PM
Pagan turned in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Mariners.
Analysis: Pagan is up to nine saves this season, with three coming in six outings since he returned from the IL on July 1. Since returning, Pagan has given up two runs on three hits while striking out eight across 5.1 innings. Overall, his ERA sits at 5.59 across 19.1 innings this season with a 1.29 WHIP and 19:8 K:BB. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Picks up fifth win
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 6:32 PM
Singer (5-9) earned the win Wednesday over the Mariners, allowing three runs on six hits and a walk over 6.2 innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: It was another strong effort from Singer, who's now turned in three straight quality starts while posting a 2.76 ERA across 45.2 innings in his last eight outings. Singer's managed to lower his ERA to 4.53 across 20 starts (103.1 innings) this season with a 1.38 WHIP and 88:32 K:BB. He'll look to keep rolling his next time out, currently slated to come at home against Cleveland. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Losing out on playing time
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 12:36 PM
Marte is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Marte has been stuck in prolonged slump at the plate, as he's slashing just .152/.200/.318 with a 25.7 percent strikeout rate over a stretch of 21 games dating back to June 22. He'll hit the bench for the third time in four contests and looks to have faded into a part-time role while the Reds have reopened more playing time for Nathaniel Lowe. |
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TJ Friedl TJ Friedl Losing out to Myers in CF
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 12:34 PM
Friedl is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Though he had a clear path to a strong-side platoon role in center field after Blake Dunn hit the shelf June 28 due to a right elbow sprain, Friedl has done little to help his case for earning playing time. Since getting called up from Triple-A Louisville the same day Dunn went on the injured list, Friedl is slashing just .150/.277/.275 over 15 contests. He'll take a seat against a right-handed starting pitcher (Emerson Hancock) for the third time in the last five games while the Reds go with Dane Myers in center field. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Resting for matinee game
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 12:26 PM
Suarez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: Suarez will receive a breather while the Reds wrap up their series in Seattle with a day game after a night game. Nathaniel Lowe will serve as the Reds' designated hitter Wednesday, while Ke'Bryan Hayes gets the nod at third base. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Checking back into starting nine
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 12:13 PM
Steer (rib) will start in right field and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
Analysis: After being lifted late in Monday's 8-0 loss due to a rib contusion, Steer was held out of the starting nine for Tuesday's 4-2 win. He went unused off the bench but was reportedly available after checking out fine when he took pregame swings, per MLB.com. Following the full day of rest, Steer is ready to step back into the starting nine for the finale, covering right field while Noelvi Marte heads back to the bench. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Expected to be OK
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 10:29 AM
Reds manager Terry Francona said that Steer (ribs) is expected to be OK and was slated to hit in the batting cage pregame Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Steer was unable to play Tuesday in Seattle after being hit by a pitch in the ribs during Monday's contest. He appears to have avoided a serious injury, however, and should be considered day-to-day. While Steer could play Wednesday, a looming team off day Thursday might convince the club to hold the 28-year-old out until Friday. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Rehab assignment coming
Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 7:28 AM
McLain (calf) will begin a rehab assignment Friday at Triple-A Louisville, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: McLain is scheduled to play both shortstop and second base while on rehab, which suggests at least a two-day stay on assignment. Prior to the calf injury, McLain got emergency work in center field, but he may no longer be needed in the outfield, as Dane Myers returned from his injury. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Trying bullpen session Wednesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 5:18 PM
Lodolo (blister) will attempt throwing a bullpen Wednesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: As Lodolo tries to throw Wednesday, he and the Reds will see how he is feeling and judge from there. The southpaw has a the blister resurface July 11, which led to his removal from the game. He's been throwing a Plyo ball after getting his blister drained prior to the weekend. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Resting Tuesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 4:29 PM
Stephenson is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Mariners.
Analysis: Stephen will rest on the bench Tuesday after going 3-for-7 with two home runs over the last two games since he last sat on the bench Saturday. However, all three of those hits came in Sunday's 9-6 win over the Rockies as he failed to reach base in Monday's 8-0 loss to the Mariners. Jose Trevino has the start behind the dish and is batting seventh Tuesday. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Absent from lineup
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 4:24 PM
Steer is not in Tuesday's lineup versus Seattle following Monday's game in which he got hit in the ribs by a pitch.
Analysis: Sal Stewart is starting at first base for Steer on Tuesday while Eugenio Suarez takes over at third and Nathaniel Lowe as the designated hitter. Steer should remain day-to-day if the doctors remain to find nothing of concern following his imaging and evaluation Monday. The Reds finish off the series in Seattle Wednesday before getting the day off Friday as they head to St. Louis. |
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Brandon Williamson Brandon Williamson Expected to face hitters Wednesday
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 6:12 AM
Williamson (shoulder) is scheduled to face hitters Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Williamson, who injured his finger while rehabbing the shoulder in late June, has been throwing bullpen sessions at the team's training facility in Goodyear, Arizona. Wednesday's scheduled live batting practice session represents the next step in the left-hander's progression. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Could begin rehab assignment as DH
Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 5:51 AM
Dunn (elbow) could soon begin a rehab assignment serving exclusively as a designated hitter while he continues to go through a throwing progression, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Dunn has been playing catch and hit on the field with the team in Seattle. Ideally, he would play the field upon his activation off the injured list, but there's a scenario where the outfielder could serve as a regular at DH. As the Reds sprial into being sellers at the trade deadline, the swapping of two trade candidates -- Eugenio Suarez and Nathaniel Lowe -- could clear a path at DH. |
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