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Hunter Greene Hunter Greene Set for 75 pitches in rehab start
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 3:41 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona said that Greene (elbow) is slated to throw around 75 pitches during a rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Jaron May of WLWT Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Greene threw 54 pitches over four scoreless innings in his first rehab start last week in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League, and he will continue to build up his stamina as he moves up to the Reds' top minor-league affiliate. Francona noted Tuesday that there remains no target date for Greene's return to the big-league rotation, as it depends on how the hurler's body responds. However, with Greene slated to get his pitch count up to 75, his season debut is likely right around the corner. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Getting breather Tuesday
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 1:58 PM
Stephenson is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: Stephenson will get some rest after starting at catcher in the Reds' previous two contests. Jose Trevino will be behind the dish and bat eighth. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Absent from lineup
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 1:56 PM
McLain is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Brewers.
Analysis: McLain served as the Reds' everyday shortstop while Elly De La Cruz was out, but De La Cruz is back to man the position Tuesday. Though he will likely see the bulk of reps at second base moving forward, McLain will cede the position to Edwin Arroyo on Tuesday. |
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Spencer Steer Spencer Steer Exiting starting nine
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 1:54 PM
Steer is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Brewers.
Analysis: Steer is in a 4-for-53 slump at the plate, though three of those hits were home runs. He'll get a day to regroup after starting each of the previous seven tilts. Noelvi Marte is in right field for the Reds and Edwin Arroyo will play second base. |
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Will Benson Will Benson Dispatched to Triple-A
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 9:26 AM
The Reds optioned Benson to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: He's clearing off the active roster to make room for the return of Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) from the injured list. Benson logged only 14 plate appearances in June, but he'll be in line to see regular action at Louisville. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Activated from injured list
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 9:23 AM
The Reds activated De La Cruz (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: De La Cruz has been out for all of June with a right hamstring strain, but he's ready to go after playing three rehab games with Triple-A Louisville. He will return to shortstop for the Reds, pushing Matt McLain back to second base. |
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Matt McLain Matt McLain Run at SS ending
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 7:46 AM
McLain started at shortstop and went 0-for-3 in Monday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to Milwaukee.
Analysis: McLain's started 17 of the last 19 games while operating as the primary fill-in for the injured Elly De La Cruz (hamstring), who is expected to be activated from the injured list Tuesday. De La Cruz's return should put an end to McLain's time as a regular presence in the starting nine. The offensive production he generated during the first week of his residency at shortstop (1.319 OPS over seven games) suggested McLain was moving past a season-opening slump, but he's slipped back since, going 5-for-33 (.152) with a .475 OPS and zero RBI over the last 11 contests. |
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Tony Santillan Tony Santillan Scoreless run ends
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 7:23 AM
Santillan (1-4) was the losing pitcher Monday, allowing two runs (one earned) while walking one in a 2-1 extra-inning loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: Santillan, who entered a scoreless tie in the 10th inning, gave up runs for the first time in eight outings. Monday's results aside, he appears to have settled in as the Reds fill-in closer until Emilio Pagan (hamstring) returns, which could happen within a week. Pagan threw a second live batting-practice/simulated-game session Monday and is expected to begin a brief rehab assignment Thursday. |
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Brady Singer Brady Singer Superb in no-decision
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 11:12 PM
Singer allowed two hits and issued two walks while striking out seven batters over seven scoreless innings in a no-decision against Milwaukee on Monday.
Analysis: Singer went toe to toe with Milwaukee hurler Brandon Woodruff, as the pair combined for 13 scoreless innings with 17 strikeouts. Singer had his swing-and-miss stuff working with 13 whiffs and a season-high seven punchouts while recording his first scoreless outing of the campaign. The right-hander held a 6.18 ERA through the end of May, but he's lowered that to 4.81 with an excellent June. Through four starts this month, Singer has posted a 1.64 ERA alongside a 23:9 K:BB over 22 innings. |
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Emilio Pagan Emilio Pagan Starting rehab assignment Thursday
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 4:28 PM
Pagan (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: The Reds haven't disclosed which minor-league affiliate Pagan will join, but Goldsmith relays that the reliever's rehab assignment is expected to be brief. Pagan has been sidelined since early May with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain. Tony Santillan has pitched well lately as the Reds' closer, but Pagan should eventually reclaim his old gig once he's activated from the 15-day injured list. |
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Elly De La Cruz Elly De La Cruz Activation coming Tuesday
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 3:22 PM
Reds manager Terry Francona confirmed that De La Cruz (hamstring) will be reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: After playing three rehab games at Triple-A Louisville over the weekend while going 2-for-8 with a home run and a walk, De La Cruz will get a chance to rest in Monday's opener versus Milwaukee before checking back into the lineup for the second game of the series. Once activated, De La Cruz should settle back into an everyday role at shortstop, pushing Matt McLain back to second base in the process. De La Cruz will wind up missing just over three weeks due to a right hamstring strain, which he sustained while running the bases in a May 31 game against Atlanta. |
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Edwin Arroyo Edwin Arroyo On bench Monday
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 2:18 PM
Arroyo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.
Analysis: The Reds will go with Spencer Steer and Matt McLain as their starters in the middle infield while Arroyo retreats to the bench for the series opener. Since being promoted from Triple-A Louisville on June 1, Arroyo has struggled to produce in a near-everyday role, slashing .240/.304/.280 with zero home runs or stolen bases across 56 plate appearances. With Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) expected to return from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Arroyo could wind up heading back to Louisville in a corresponding move. |
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Zach Maxwell Zach Maxwell Dropped from bullpen
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 2:11 PM
The Reds optioned Maxwell to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Analysis: Maxwell will cede his spot on the active roster and in the Cincinnati bullpen to right-hander Pierce Johnson (elbow), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. During his latest stint in the majors, Maxwell made nine appearances and submitted a 7.00 ERA, 2.11 WHIP and 8:8 K:BB in nine innings while gathering one save and one hold. |
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Receives first MLB call-up
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 2:09 PM
The Reds selected Garcia's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Analysis: Cincinnati designated Chris Paddack for assignment to open up room on the roster and in the bullpen for Garcia, who had been one of Louisville's more dominant relief arms this season. The 31-year-old right-hander received his first big-league call-up after submitting a 3.03 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 54:12 K:BB in 35.2 innings. He'll likely begin his time in the majors as a lower-leverage arm, but Garcia could work his way up the bullpen depth chart quickly if he's able to maintain the impressive form he displayed at Triple-A. |
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Pierce Johnson Pierce Johnson Returns from IL
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 2:05 PM
The Reds reinstated Johnson (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Johnson gave up one run in a one-inning, 17-pitch rehab appearance with Triple-A Louisville on Friday, and that was apparently all the Reds needed to see from the right-hander on the farm before adding him back to their bullpen. Before hitting the shelf May 30 due to right elbow inflammation, Johnson had been working in a setup role for the Reds and posted a 3.27 ERA and 1.23 WHIP while collecting four holds, one save and two wins in 24 appearances. |
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Chris Paddack Chris Paddack DFA'd for second time in 2026
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 2:02 PM
The Reds designated Paddack for assignment Monday.
Analysis: The 30-year-old righty has now been booted off a 40-man roster for the second time this season, after the Marlins previously released him May 11. Paddack didn't perform any better during his five-week stint in Cincinnati and now owns a 0-7 record, 6.96 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 39:19 K:BB in 53 innings over 13 appearances (nine starts) between his two stops. Given the poor form he's displayed thus far, Paddack is unlikely to get claimed off waivers and could be headed for another release in the coming days. |
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Brandon Williamson Brandon Williamson Steps back on mound
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 11:20 AM
Williamson (shoulder) tossed a bullpen session Saturday, his first since landing on the injured list April 30, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Analysis: Though Williamson is expected to remain out through the All-Star break, he's making progress with his throwing program at the Reds' facility in Arizona and could be ready to start facing hitters within the next two or three weeks. Williamson posted a 6.11 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 28 innings over six starts with Cincinnati before being deactivated due to left shoulder fatigue. |
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Tyler Stephenson Tyler Stephenson Goes yard in win
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 9:36 AM
Stephenson went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Yankees.
Analysis: Stephenson erased New York's early lead and then some with a three-run blast in the fourth inning. It was the sixth homer of the season for the catcher, who is having a sub-standard season at the plate overall but is showing life in June. Stephenson, who entered June with a .199 average and .625 OPS, is batting .250 with .707 OPS this month. |
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Pierce Johnson Pierce Johnson Returning Monday
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 9:28 AM
Johnson (elbow) is set to be activated from the 15-day injured list Monday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson rejoined the Reds on Sunday and will be available out of the bullpen this week after making a lone rehab appearance at Triple-A Louisville. The right-hander threw 17 pitches for Louisville on Friday, allowing one run on two hits while striking out one batter. |
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Set to be called up Monday
Sun, Jun 21, 2026, 9:43 PM
Garcia is expected to be called up from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Garcia is on track to make his major-league debut during the Reds' three-game series at home against the Brewers beginning Monday. The 31-year-old has posted a 3.03 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 54 strikeouts over 35.2 innings in 21 appearances, including two starts, with Louisville this season. Garcia will provide Cincinnati with another right-handed option out of the bullpen versus Milwaukee. |
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