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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Homers in win
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 8:32 AM
Steer started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Orioles.
Analysis: Steer put the Reds on top with a two-run homer in the fifth inning. It was the 14th homer of the season for Steer, who is on track for a fourth consecutive campaign with at least 20 home runs. Steer continues to be a lineup regular but does not call any one position home. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Temporarily shifted to bullpen
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 8:21 AM
Lowder will pitch out of the bullpen until the All-Star break, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox19 Now reports. "When we get to next Sunday, we'll see where we're at and map it out from there," Reds manager Terry Francona said over the weekend. "We're not trying to make Lowder a bullpen guy. We're trying to figure out ways to protect our staff, win games and get through this next week."
Analysis: Lowder's transition to the bullpen was triggered by the return of Hunter Greene to the rotation. Lowder is expected to provide length as a reliever but could also get use in high-leverage spots when a right-hander is needed. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Grabs first save since return
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 3:04 PM
Pagan earned the save in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Orioles, allowing a run on a hit and two walks in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: It didn't come easy for Pagan in his first save chance since returning from a nearly two-month stint on the IL. The Orioles loaded the bases with one out before adding a run on a sacrifice fly. Pagan then coaxed a lineout off the bat of Adley Rutschman, stranding the tying and go-ahead runs on base and locking down his seventh save of the year. It's been an uneven season for Pagan thus far -- he now sports a 6.46 ERA with a 1.50 WHIP and 13:8 K:BB across 15.1 innings. Still, the veteran is expected to hold down the ninth-inning job in Cincinnati going forward. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Sharp in third win
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 2:58 PM
Lodolo (3-2) earned the win Sunday over the Orioles, allowing a run on six hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: Lodolo was solid Sunday, as he held Baltimore scoreless through five innings before ultimately allowing a lone run on Coby Mayo's two-out single in the sixth. The win is Lodolo's first since May 31 -- that was also the last time he went at least six innings in a start. While his workload had been limited of late, Lodolo has now allowed just one run across 15 innings in his last three outings. The southpaw has lowered his ERA to 4.68 across 11 starts (57.2 innings) this season with a 1.46 WHIP and 46:24 K:BB. Lodolo is tentatively in line to face the Cubs at home his next time out. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe On bench for series finale
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 10:10 AM
Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: Lowe will head to the bench for the second time in the series, this time exiting the lineup against a right-handed starter (Kyle Bradish) after his previous absence Friday came versus a lefty (Trevor Rogers). Spencer Steer will step in for Lowe at first base and will bat fifth. |
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TJ Friedl TJ Friedl Starts against right-hander
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 8:29 AM
Friedl started in center field and went 1-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 8-5 loss to the Orioles.
Analysis: Friedl legged out a triple in the second inning, driving in a run, and then scored the Reds' fourth run of the frame. Since the club lost two center fielders to injury -- Blake Dunn (elbow) and Dane Myers (shoulder) -- Friedl has started against right-handers while Matt McLain has gotten the call against lefties. |
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Blake Dunn Blake Dunn Not ready for baseball activity
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 8:16 AM
Dunn (elbow) hoped to resume baseball activity Saturday but was not ready, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Dunn, who received a cortisone injection in his elbow in late June, has been on the injured list retroactive to June 27. The 10-day minimum expires Tuesday, but it appears he may need more time. |
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Dane Myers Dane Myers Receives injection
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 8:08 AM
Myers received an injection in the AC joint of his left shoulder Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Myers is currently on the injured list after slamming into the wall while making a running catch a week ago. Prior to his injury, Myers had been poised for a regular run in center field because of an injury to Blake Dunn (elbow). With both players on the IL, the Reds are getting by with TJ Friedl and Matt McLain in center field. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Hits in seven straight
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 8:01 AM
De La Cruz went 2-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and an RBI in Saturday's 8-5 loss to Baltimore.
Analysis: De La Cruz's RBI single in the second inning gave the Reds a 4-3 lead and extended his hit streak to seven games, during which he's gone 10-for-29 (.345). He then stole second base, advanced to third on a sacrifice fly and nearly scored a run on an infield single, but an Orioles challenge overturned a call for the third out. De La Cruz once again showed he's past the hamstring injury that forced him to miss the first three weeks in June -- the stolen base was his third in the last two contests. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Hit around in season debut
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 6:38 AM
Greene (0-1) took the loss against the Orioles on Saturday, allowing eight runs on seven hits and four walks with seven strikeouts over 3.1 innings.
Analysis: Greene allowed a three-run homer in the first inning before being charged with five runs while recording only one out in the fourth. On the bright side, he generated an impressive 15 swinging strikes on 89 pitches in his first start since undergoing elbow surgery in March. He'll look to continue shaking off the rust in one final start before the All-Star break, which lines up as a home matchup with the Cubs next weekend. |
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Edwin Arroyo Edwin Arroyo Not in Saturday's lineup
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 2:05 PM
Arroyo is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Orioles on Saturday.
Analysis: Arroyo will be on the bench for the beginning of Saturday's game while Matt McLain starts at second base and bats ninth. Arroyo has gone 1-for-13 with four strikeouts over his last four games and is slashing .244/.294/.282 with four RBI and three doubles over 86 plate appearances this season. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Getting a breather Saturday
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 2:02 PM
Stephenson is not in Cincinnati's starting lineup against Baltimore on Saturday.
Analysis: Stephenson will get a rest day for the second time in three days while Jose Trevino starts behind home plate and bats seventh. Stephenson has gone 7-for-18 (.389) with two RBI and three doubles over his last five games. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Sitting Saturday
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 2:01 PM
Marte is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Orioles on Saturday.
Analysis: Marte is in the midst of a five-game hitting streak, having gone 5-for-20 (.250) with one home run and three RBI in that span. He'll be on the bench for Saturday's contest while the Reds start JJ Bleday, TJ Friedl and Spencer Steer in the outfield from left to right. |
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Will Benson Will Benson Booted off 40-man roster
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 12:13 PM
The Reds designated Benson for assignment Saturday.
Analysis: The move comes after the Reds reinstated Hunter Greene (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Saturday. Benson was sent down to Triple-A Louisville in late June after struggling to a .188/.310/.333 slash line with one steal, three homers and six RBI across 113 major-league plate appearances. He's been better in the minors, and Benson could stick around in Cincinnati if he clears waivers. |
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Chase Petty Chase Petty Sent down to Triple-A
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 12:10 PM
The Reds optioned Petty to Triple-A Louisville following Friday's game against the Orioles.
Analysis: The move makes room on the Reds' 26-man roster for Hunter Greene (elbow), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start against Baltimore on Saturday. Petty has appeared in 10 major-league games (two starts) for Cincinnati this season and has a 4.37 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, one save and a 9:7 K:BB across 22.2 innings. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Officially activated from 60-day IL
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 12:08 PM
The Reds activated Greene (elbow) from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start against the Orioles on Saturday.
Analysis: Greene is finally ready to make his 2026 debut after fully recovering from arthroscopic surgery in mid-March to remove bone chips in his right elbow. The 26-year-old right-hander is looking to build off a strong 2025 regular season, when he went 7-4 across 19 starts with a 2.76 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 132:26 K:BB across 107.2 innings. In corresponding moves, right-hander Chase Petty was optioned to Triple-A Louisville and outfielder Will Benson was designated for assignment. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Running again
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 7:48 AM
De La Cruz went 1-for-3 with two walks and two stolen bases in Friday's 3-0 loss to Baltimore.
Analysis: De La Cruz continued to put a three-week absence due to a hamstring injury behind him, hitting safely in a sixth consecutive game (8-for-25). More promising are the two steals, his first since being activated off the injured list June 23. He's up to 12 stolen bases through 68 games this season. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Spending weekend in Dayton
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 7:19 AM
Hayes (back) will stick with High-A Dayton this weekend and then have his rehab moved to Triple-A Louisville next week, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hayes opened a rehab assignment with the Dragons on Friday, going 1-for-3 with a run scored while playing five innings at third base. He'll play an unspecified number of games for Louisville before rejoining the Reds. Given how close it is to the All-Star break, the organization may wait until after the Midsummer Classic to activate Hayes. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Takes eighth loss of 2026
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 9:08 PM
Singer (3-8) took the loss against Baltimore on Friday, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits and five walks while striking out six across five innings.
Analysis: Singer found himself in hot water early after allowing the first three batters he faced on base in the first inning, but he limited the damage to one unearned run that came on a throwing error from Tyler Stephenson. Singer proceeded to give up a two-run homer to Samuel Basallo in the third, but the former did not get enough support from his Reds teammates to escape with a no-decision in what finished as a 3-0 loss. Singer has allowed three earned runs or less in six of his last seven starts, but his eight losses are tied for third-most in the majors this season, and he sits at a 5.03 ERA and 1.54 WHIP across 82.1 innings. He'll look to get back in the win column in his next start, tentatively slated for next week at home against the Phillies. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Kicking off rehab assignment
Fri, Jul 3, 2026, 1:15 PM
Hayes (back) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Dayton on Friday.
Analysis: Hayes has been sidelined since late May due to a bulging disc in his back, but he's been cleared to resume game action. He will likely require several rehab contests before returning to the Reds, and Hayes faces an uncertain playing time outlook when he is activated with Sal Stewart, Eugenio Suarez and Nathaniel Lowe all healthy. |
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