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Andrew Abbott Andrew Abbott Allows four runs in loss
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 6:26 PM
Abbott (6-9) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six over six-plus innings to take the loss versus the Diamondbacks on Sunday.
Analysis: Abbott was left in a little too long, as he was on the hook for three of the four runs Arizona put up in the seventh inning. He threw 54 of 88 pitches for strikes in this outing. He's gone three starts without a win, allowing 11 runs over 16.2 innings in that span. For the season, Abbott has a 4.15 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 114:68 K:BB through 145.1 innings over 27 starts. He's projected to make his next start on the road versus the Cubs. |
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Ivan Johnson Ivan Johnson Back with big club
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 3:41 PM
The Reds recalled Johnson from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Analysis: Johnson will be up in the big leagues for the third time this season, restoring depth on the Reds' bench after Michael Toglia (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. During his previous two stints with the Reds, Johnson logged just 14 total plate appearances over 12 games. He'll likely be in line for limited playing time this time around, too. |
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Michael Toglia Michael Toglia Sent to IL with dislocated shoulder
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 3:37 PM
The Reds placed Toglia (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.
Analysis: Toglia will be deactivated after dislocating his right shoulder on a diving catch in Friday's 9-0 loss to the Diamondbacks. Per MLB.com, the Reds will send Toglia in for a follow-up MRI on Monday, and the team should soon have more clarity on the extent of the injury. After being called up from Triple-A Louisville on Aug. 11, Toglia slashed .115/.179/.192 with two runs and one RBI across 28 plate appearances in 10 games with Cincinnati. |
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On IL at Double-A
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 3:01 PM
Double-A Chattanooga placed Duno on the 7-day injured list Aug. 4 with a hamstring injury.
Analysis: The 20-year-old backstop logged a .288/.397/.500 slash line with three home runs and a 16.7 percent strikeout rate in 18 games for the Lookouts before landing on the shelf. |
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Brandon Williamson Brandon Williamson Makes fifth rehab start
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 7:16 AM
Williamson (shoulder) allowed one run on four hits and four walks while striking out five over four innings for Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Analysis: It was Williamson's fifth rehab appearance and fourth with the Bats. He faced adversity throughout his four innings Saturday but managed to limit the damage. The left-hander upped his pitch count to 75 (41 strikes), which indicates a return to the majors could be on the horizon. |
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TJ Friedl TJ Friedl Enters game in left field
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:55 AM
Friedl entered Friday's game to play left field after Michael Toglia was removed with a dislocated shoulder. The former went 1-for-2 in a 9-0 loss to Arizona.
Analysis: Friedl recently lost playing time to others in the outfield but may benefit from the injury. The initial reaction to the injury was that Toglia could miss significant time, but X-rays came back negative, and there's hope he could avoid a stint on the injured list. The Reds will get by at corner outfield with some combination of Friedl, JJ Bleday and Hector Rodriguez. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Could miss remainder of season
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:48 AM
Steer (wrist) may not return before the end of the season, Patrick Brown of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Steer had a follow-up visit with an orthopedic surgeon Friday. He has not yet been recommended for surgery, and the preferred path going forward is to avoid that if possible. "It still obviously is a problem," Steer said Friday. "I'm just trying to do everything I can to let the body heal, and then see what we've got in a couple of weeks." Steer is focusing on lower-body work for now, but given where the Reds sit in the standings and their chances of making the playoffs, the most prudent course of action is to not rush him back. |
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Michael Toglia Michael Toglia Gets optimistic prognosis
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:39 AM
X-rays on Toglia's dislocated right shoulder came back negative, Patrick Brown of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Toglia was removed from Friday's loss to the Diamondbacks after extending to make a diving catch in the first inning. The outfielder/first baseman is "optimistic" about his prognosis, while manager Terry Francona said the injury looked worse than it was. "They put it back in, and there's some thought that he might be OK," Francona said. The team's optimism makes the injury more of a day-to-day thing, at least for now. Toglia was replaced in left field by TJ Friedl. |
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Michael Toglia Michael Toglia Dislocates shoulder
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 9:19 PM
Toglia was removed from Friday's game against the Diamondbacks with a dislocated right shoulder, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Toglia dislocated his shoulder while making a diving catch in the first inning. The 28-year-old has been getting regular playing time since the Reds called him up from Triple-A last week, but he could now be facing a trip to the injured list. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Sitting Friday
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 4:37 PM
Stephenson is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Diamondbacks on Friday.
Analysis: Stephenson will get a breather following a three-day stretch in which he went 0-for-11 with one RBI, one walk and seven strikeouts. Jose Trevino will start behind home plate and bat seventh. |
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Zach Maxwell Zach Maxwell Optioned to Triple-A
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 2:25 PM
The Reds optioned Maxwell to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.
Analysis: He's clearing off the roster to make room for the return of Tony Santillan from the injured list. Maxwell gave up one run over three innings covering two appearances during his most recent stint in the Reds' bullpen. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Reinstated from injured list
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 2:23 PM
The Reds activated Santillan (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: Santillan has missed the past two months of action with a severely strained oblique, but he's ready to roll after making three spotless rehab appearances. The right-handed reliever is slated to work in a setup role ahead of closer Emilio Pagan. |
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Brock Burke Brock Burke Save situation unravels
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 7:43 AM
Burke (5-5) was charged with the loss and a blown save Thursday against St. Louis, allowing six unearned runs on two hits and three walks while striking out one.
Analysis: Reds manager Terry Francona eschewed using closer Emilio Pagan for a second straight day, instead bringing in Burke to close out a one-run lead to begin the top of the ninth inning. Burke was on the verge of getting the job done, but an error on a routine fly led to six unearned runs. Pagan had thrown 19 pitches Wednesday, and Francona may have considered the team's top closer unavailable, but his decision to turn to Burke may also have been matchup-based -- top right-handed setup man Pierce Johnson hasn't pitched since Monday but went completely unused in the contest. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Unused in save situation
Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 7:36 AM
Pagan was not used to protect a 5-4 lead in the ninth inning of Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: Manager Terry Francona opted for southpaw Brock Burke instead of Pagan to close out the game, after the veteran righty had thrown 19 pitches the night before. The top of the ninth turned into a nightmare, as an error on a routine flyball, along with three walks and a HBP from Burke, lead to six unearned runs for the Cardinals. If Pagan is currently unable to pitch on back-to-back days, it could open up save opportunities for other Cincinnati relievers, but Burke's usage Thursday may also have simply been matchup-based -- top right-handed setup man Pierce Johnson, who hasn't pitched since Monday, went completely unused in the contest. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Finding power stroke
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 9:11 PM
McLain went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, a walk and an additional run scored in Thursday's 10-9 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: McLain matched a season high in RBI on Thursday, launching his first grand slam of the year. The infielder is enjoying a strong month in both the power and speed department, banging out four homers and four doubles while swiping four bags in 59 at-bats on the month so far. McLain is looking to close out the campaign on a high note, still slashing just .200/.298/.358 with 12 long balls, 17 doubles, 33 RBI and 15 steals over 385 plate appearances. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Continues to provide length
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 2:56 PM
Singer took a no-decision against the Cardinals on Thursday, allowing four runs on five hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Most of the damage came in the third inning, when Jordan Walker blasted a three-run home run. The 30-year-old right-hander hasn't been dominant lately, giving up at least three runs in six consecutive starts, but he's tossed at least six innings in seven of his last eight outings to supply steady length for the Reds. Singer is set to bring a 4.72 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 107:43 K:BB over 131.2 innings into a soft road matchup with the lowly Giants. |
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Kent Emanuel Kent Emanuel Staying in organization
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 1:02 PM
The Reds outrighted Emanuel to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.
Analysis: Emanuel was removed from the Reds' 40-man roster immediately following a spot start earlier this week against the Cardinals. The lefty has gone unclaimed on waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Louisville, where he will provide rotation depth. |
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Eugenio Suarez Eugenio Suarez Getting breather Thursday
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Suarez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Cardinals.
Analysis: Suarez will receive a routine day of rest after being in the lineup for each of the previous 16 contests. Elly De La Cruz is getting a designated-hitter day, while Ke'Bryan Hayes will handle third base for the Reds. |
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JJ Bleday JJ Bleday Dropping off in second half
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 7:26 AM
Bleday went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Bleday was dropped to seventh in the order, the lowest spot he's hit out of as a starter since May 26. That the Reds were facing a left-hander may have played a role in manager Terry Francona's decision to slot the lefty-swining Bleday down in the order, but it may also have something to do with the outfielder's struggles in the second half. After posting an .842 OPS with 43 RBI over 67 games prior to the All-Star break, Bleday has slumped to a .167/.286/.296 slash line with four RBI over 32 contests since. |
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Sal Stewart Sal Stewart Launches 27th homer
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 9:34 PM
Stewart went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Stewart has now hit safely in 15 of his 18 outings in the month of August. JJ Wetherholt may be the favorite for the 2026 National League Rookie of the Year Award, but Stewart is making a strong case as well. He's slashing .259/.334/.476 with 27 homers, 24 doubles, 94 RBI and 12 stolen bases over 548 trips to the plate. |
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