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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Smacks late two-run homer
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 9:08 PM
Bleday went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run during Friday's 4-0 win over the Cubs.
Analysis: Bleday capped off the Reds' three-run eighth inning with a two-run homer to center field, giving Cincinnati insurance runs to secure Friday's victory. Bleday has gone deep in two of his last three games and is up to 15 home runs on the season, surpassing his total from last year (14). He is also on track to eclipse the career-high 20 long balls that he hit in 2024 as a member of the Athletics. Bleday has an .838 OPS with four steals and 41 RBI across 276 plate appearances this season. |
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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Strikes out 12 in Friday's win
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 9:01 PM
Greene (1-1) earned the win against the Cubs on Friday, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out 12 across seven innings.
Analysis: Greene was roughed up for eight runs in his 2026 debut against the Orioles this past Saturday, but he looked like his old self in Friday's home game. He struck out the side in the sixth inning and limited the Cubs to just four baserunners, and his 12 punchouts were tied for the second-most in his major-league career, the fourth time he's reached that mark. Friday was almost certainly Greene's final outing before the All-Star break, and his return to the rotation is key for a Reds team looking to make a late playoff push for the second half of the 2026 season. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Homers and triples Friday
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 8:56 PM
De La Cruz went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a triple and an additional run scored during the Reds' 4-0 win over the Cubs on Friday.
Analysis: De La Cruz scored the game's first run with a solo long ball in the fifth inning, and the superstar shortstop sparked the Reds' three-run eighth inning with a triple before coming home to score on a Sal Stewart sacrifice fly. It was the 23rd multi-hit game of the season for De La Cruz, who has an .842 OPS with 13 steals (on 18 attempts), 15 home runs, 44 RBI, 15 doubles and three triples over 330 plate appearances this season. |
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Ke'Bryan Hayes Ke'Bryan Hayes Reinstated from injured list
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 11:21 AM
The Reds activated Hayes (back) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Hayes looked sharp at the plate on his rehab assignment, going 7-for-12 with one home run in three games with Triple-A Louisville. He slashed an ugly .142/.195/.225 in 44 contests with the Reds before going down in late May with a bulging disc in his back. Hayes will get some starts at third base on days Sal Stewart plays another position, but it's uncertain how often the veteran infielder will ultimately get into the lineup. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Placed on IL with strained calf
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 11:17 AM
The Reds placed McLain on the 10-day injured list with a strained calf, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: McLain was unavailable Thursday because of the injury and ultimately wasn't able to avoid a trip to the injured list. The 26-year-old has seen his role reduced, as McLain had started only five of the Reds' last 12 games before his placement on the IL. Calf strains typically result in longer than 10-day absences, but it's unclear how severe McLain's strain is. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Nursing minor calf issue
Thu, Jul 9, 2026, 2:26 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said that McLain is not in Thursday's lineup against the Phillies due to a calf issue, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: It seems at this juncture to be a day-to-day injury, but with the All-Star break looming, the Reds could choose to put McLain on the injured list if he doesn't improve in a hurry. He's been playing center field lately versus lefties, but because McLain is banged up it will be TJ Friedl in center against southpaw Jesus Luzardo. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Goes yard twice in rout
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 9:59 PM
Stewart went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and a walk in Wednesday's 11-5 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: It was the second career game with multiple homers for Stewart, who piled up at least three RBI for the sixth time this year. The slugging infielder has hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games as well. Stewart has delivered a breakout first half as a first-time All-Star in 2026, slashing 256/.341/.481 with 19 long balls, 64 RBI, 11 stolen bases and 50 runs scored across 396 plate appearances. |
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Chase Burns Chase Burns Lacks control in 11th win
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 9:51 PM
Burns (11-1) earned the win Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing three runs on three hits and six walks in five innings. He struck out two.
Analysis: Burns nabbed the win Wednesday but certainly didn't have his best stuff, walking a season-high six and matching a season low in punchouts. The hard-throwing right-hander was still able to hang in there for his 18th consecutive start with at least five frames to begin the year, needing a season-high 106 pitches to do so. Burns will bring a stellar 2.54 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 118:37 K:BB across 102.2 frames into the All-Star break. |
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Nathaniel Lowe Nathaniel Lowe Playing time trending down
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 2:00 PM
Lowe is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Phillies.
Analysis: Lowe is in a lengthy slump at the plate, slashing just .203/.313/.261 without a single RBI over his past 27 games. His playing time has dipped as a result, as Lowe hasn't made consecutive starts since June 26 and 27. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Not in Wednesday's lineup
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 1:53 PM
Stephenson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Phillies.
Analysis: Stephenson started each of the previous two contests at catcher, so he will exit the lineup for Wednesday's game. Jose Trevino is behind the dish and batting seventh for the Reds. |
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Will Benson Will Benson Accepts assignment to Triple-A
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 12:53 PM
Benson accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville after clearing waivers Wednesday.
Analysis: Benson is no longer a member of the Reds' 40-man roster, but he'll remain in the organization as outfield depth at Triple-A. Cincinnati designated the 28-year-old for assignment last week after he produced a .188/.310/.333 slash line with three home runs, one stolen base, six RBI and 11 runs over 51 games with the big club this season. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Launches ninth homer
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 2:16 AM
Suarez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Phillies.
Analysis: Suarez accounted for Cincinnati's only offense Tuesday, taking Zack Wheeler deep in the seventh inning for his ninth home run of the season. Since his two-homer performance against the Mets on June 15, the veteran slugger has cooled off, batting .167 with a 39.7 percent strikeout rate. On the year, Suarez is slashing .207/.280/.374 with 10 doubles, 32 RBI and 21 runs scored across 246 plate appearances. |
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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Fans eight during loss
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 11:14 PM
Abbott (5-5) took the loss Tuesday against the Phillies, allowing three runs on five hits while striking out eight over six innings.
Analysis: Abbott allowed all three of his runs in the third inning, including a two-run homer from Kyle Schwarber. He bounced back nicely afterward, retiring 10 of the final 12 batters he faced while striking out six. The left-hander turned in a quality start and set a season high with eight strikeouts, but it wasn't enough to counter Zack Wheeler's dominant seven-inning, 14 strikeout performance. After an ugly start to the season, Abbott has not allowed more than three earned runs in a start since April 24, posting a 2.86 ERA with a 62:32 K:BB over that stretch. He is scheduled to make one final start before the All-Star break at home against the Cubs. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Hitting bench Tuesday
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 4:22 PM
Marte is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Marte will head to the bench for the second time in three games while the Reds go with Spencer Steer in right field. After getting off to a hot start upon being recalled from Triple-A Louisville on June 3, Marte has gone 6-for-41 (.146 average) with a 27.3 percent strikeout rate over his last 12 games. |
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Edwin Arroyo Edwin Arroyo On bench Tuesday
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 2:29 PM
Arroyo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Arroyo has gone 2-for-16 across his past five contests and will sit Tuesday for the second time in Cincinnati's past three games. Matt McLain is picking up another start at second base in the series opener versus Philadelphia. |
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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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