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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Goes four innings vs. Cubs
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 4:55 PM
Abbott did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Cubs, allowing four runs on four hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: It was a short outing for Abbott, who failed to make it through five innings for the first time in his last 14 starts. It's also the first time that the left-hander's given up more than three earned runs in a start over that span -- he'd posted a 2.86 ERA across 72.1 innings in his previous 13 outings. Abbott will head into the All-Star break with a 4.11 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 84:48 K:BB over 20 starts (105 innings) this season. |
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Rhett Lowder Rhett Lowder Returning to rotation
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 12:04 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said Sunday that Lowder will rejoin the starting rotation after the All-Star break, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: The right-hander was shifted to the bullpen last week after Hunter Greene was cleared to come off the injured list and will now re-enter the starting unit since Nick Lodolo (finger) landed on the injured list Sunday. Lowder pitched well in his two relief outings with just one run allowed over five frames, which was a welcome turnaround given his 5.31 ERA and 1.55 WHIP as a starter this year. |
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TJ Friedl TJ Friedl Idle against lefty
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 11:41 AM
Friedl is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: The Reds will keep the left-handed-hitting Friedl on the bench for the second time in the series while the Cubs send another southpaw (Matthew Boyd) to the bump. Spencer Steer will step in for Friedl in center field and will bat third. |
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Chase Petty Chase Petty Summoned from Triple-A
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 9:52 AM
The Reds recalled Petty from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Analysis: Petty will provide the Reds with a fresh arm out of the bullpen heading into Sunday's series finale versus the Cubs. Though the Reds have a temporary opening in the rotation after Nick Lodolo (finger) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move, Petty may not be in consideration to replace him after he recently transitioned to a bullpen role at Louisville. Petty turned in a 6.17 ERA and 1.54 WHIP over 10 starts at Triple-A before tossing a pair of scoreless innings in relief in his last two outings. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Shelved with another blister issue
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 9:47 AM
The Reds placed Lodolo (finger) on the 15-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: Lodolo developed a blister on his left index finger Saturday and will hit the IL for the second time in 2026. The southpaw had previously opened the season on the IL due to the same issue, missing six weeks before debuting May 8. He'll be eligible for activation July 27, but given the extended time off he required the first time around, Lodolo is far from a safe bet to return in the minimum amount of time. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Likely bound for IL
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 9:38 PM
Lodolo (finger) will likely require a stint on the injured list, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Lodolo was pulled in the sixth inning of Saturday's game against the Cubs due to a blister on his left finger. The hurler said the blister became an issue during that sixth frame, and manager Terry Francona suggested that the injury will likely result in a stay on the injured list. Should that indeed be the case, Lodolo would need to miss at least his next two scheduled starts. |
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Nick Lodolo Nick Lodolo Exits game with blister
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 8:00 PM
Lodolo was removed in the sixth inning of Saturday's game against the Cubs due to a blister on his left finger, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: A trainer came out to the mound to examine Lodolo's left index finger after the southpaw gave up a leadoff homer in the sixth inning. The blister was severe enough for Lodolo to be taken out of the game, and he'll end his start having allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four across five innings. He's dealt with blisters over the past couple of seasons and needed a stint on the 15-day injured list in 2025, but his recovery timeline should become more clear once he undergoes more tests. |
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Joining Reds organization
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 6:18 PM
The Reds selected Norby with the No. 122 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: The brother of Connor Norby, Ethan throws an impressive slider from the left side, though he is seriously undersized at 5-foot-10, 195 pounds. The breaking pitch at least gives him a good chance to make it to the majors, if likely as a reliever. |
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Lands in third round
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 5:15 PM
The Reds selected Horn with the No. 94 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: Horn was the top high school pitching prospect coming out of Kansas in 2023. He went to Nebraska and has several quality offerings that could give him a chance to start, but there's some reliever risk with Horn. |
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Picked by Cincinnati
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 4:31 PM
The Reds selected Levu with the No. 70 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: Often overshadowed by UCLA teammate and first overall pick Roch Cholowsky, Levu provided the Bruins with plenty of production, slashing .340/.441/.622 with 18 home runs in 59 games last season. He'll turn 22 years old in August and primarily played first base in college, but a move to the hot corner isn't out of the question. |
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Selected by Redlegs
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 4:03 PM
The Reds selected Becker with the No. 58 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: Becker was a steady producer for three years at Virginia, although his ISO and wRC+ trended down all three years, culminating in a .317/.427/.533 slash line with seven homers, four steals, an 8.6 percent walk rate and a 16.4 percent strikeout rate in 46 games as a junior. A 6-foot-3 lefty-hitting shortstop who may fit best at third base long term, Becker is the older brother of Mariners farmhand Nick Becker. There may be some untapped potential for Becker in the power department, and he'll need to access at least 20-homer power to profile as a regular, given his lack of quick-twitch athleticism on the bases or in the field. Becker projects as a better prospect in average leagues than OBP formats. |
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Noelvi Marte Noelvi Marte Moving to bench Saturday
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 2:19 PM
Marte isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Marte will get a day off after going 0-for-3 in Friday's series opener. While he rests, the Reds will move Spencer Steer to right field and start Nathaniel Lowe at first base. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Sitting down Saturday
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 2:16 PM
Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.
Analysis: Stephenson has amassed six hits across his last four games, but the Reds will keep him in the dugout for the start of Saturday's contest. Jose Trevino will replace him behind the plate and bat seventh. |
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Heading to Cincy
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 2:09 PM
The Reds selected Lebron with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.
Analysis: A little over a year ago, Lebron was a contender to go first overall in this draft, but hit tool concerns pushed him down boards. A 6-foot-2 righty-hitting shortstop who had a strong commitment to Alabama coming out of high school in Florida, Lebron has four plus tools in his power, run, arm and field, so it's a testament to his deficiencies against breaking balls that he lasted until the middle of the first round. Lebron's production peaked as a sophomore, when he slashed .316/.421/.636 with 18 home runs, 17 steals, a 12.5 percent walk rate and a 24.2 percent strikeout rate. He cut his strikeout rate to 19.6 percent as a junior but hit just .277 with a career-worst .386 OBP and .534 SLG. He stole a whopping 42 bases on 43 attempts in 61 games this year, so the fantasy allure will be apparent if he's making enough contact early in pro ball. |
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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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