Christian Encarnacion-Strand: Set to begin rehab assignment
May 22nd
The Reds announced that Encarnacion-Strand (back) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League.
#1 2B
Matt McLain: Slumping again
May 22nd
McLain went 0-for-3 in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to the Pirates.
#7 BP
Lyon Richardson: Bound for Triple-A
May 22nd
The Reds optioned Richardson to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.
#2 CF
Will Benson: Sits against lefty again
May 22nd
Benson, who was held out of the lineup for a second straight day against a lefty, entered Wednesday's game as a pinch runner and was caught stealing.
#3 P
Brady Singer: Fights control in Wednesday's loss
May 21st
Singer (5-3) took the loss Wednesday, giving up two runs on five hits and four walks over five innings as the Reds were downed 3-1 by the Pirates. He struck out three.
#7 PROS
Chase Petty: Returning to Triple-A
May 21st
The Reds optioned Petty to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
#6 BP
Ian Gibaut: Comes off IL
May 21st
The Reds reinstated Gibaut (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
#4 P
Nick Martinez: Fifth straight quality start
May 21st
Martinez (2-5) took the loss Tuesday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over six innings as the Reds fell 1-0 to the Pirates. He struck out three.
#1 CF
TJ Friedl: Legs out triple in loss
May 21st
Friedl went 2-for-4 with a triple in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Pirates.
#1 LF
Gavin Lux: Taking seat against lefty
May 20th
Lux is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh.
#18 PROS
Luke Holman: Sidelined at Single-A
May 20th
Single-A Daytona placed Holman on its 7-day injured list April 17 due to an unspecified injury.
#1 SS
Elly De La Cruz: Laces pair of doubles
May 19th
De La Cruz went 2-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, two runs scored, and two RBI in Monday's 7-1 victory over the Pirates.
#2 P
Nick Lodolo: Cruises to fourth win
May 19th
Lodolo (4-4) collected the win Monday at Pittsburgh, allowing one run on four hits and one walk over six innings with seven strikeouts.
#1 RF
Jake Fraley: Aiming to return early next week
May 19th
Reds manager Terry Francona said Monday that he's hoping Fraley (calf) will be ready for activation from the 10-day injured list early next week, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
#1 P
Hunter Greene: On tap to start Friday
May 19th
Reds manager Terry Francona said that Greene (groin) is on track to return from the 15-day injured list to start Friday against the Cubs, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
#8 BP
Carson Spiers: Begins throwing Saturday
May 19th
Reds manager Terry Francona said that Spiers (shoulder) began a throwing progression Saturday at the team's spring training facility in Arizona, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.
#2 PROS
Cam Collier: Trending toward June debut
May 19th
Collier (thumb) is in the midst of a hitting progression and appears on track to be activated from High-A Dayton's 60-day injured list at some point in June, MLB.com reports.
#7 2B
Tyler Callihan: On mend from surgery
May 19th
Callihan underwent surgery May 6 to repair two broken bones in his left forearm and isn't expected to resume workouts for 6-to-8 weeks, MLB.com reports.
#1 CL
Emilio Pagan: Escapes with save
May 18th
Pagan allowed two hits in a scoreless inning to earn a save against Cleveland on Sunday. He struck out two batters.
#5 P
Andrew Abbott: Improves to 3-0
May 18th
Abbott (3-0) yielded four hits and three walks over five shutout innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over the Guardians.
Espinal went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 4-1 win over Cleveland.
#1 3B
Noelvi Marte: Healing better than expected
May 18th
Marte (oblique) had a scheduled follow-up MRI moved up one week after the Reds' medical staff was pleased with his progress since being placed on the injured list May 7, MLB.com reports.
#6 P
Rhett Lowder: Chased early from rehab start
May 18th
Lowder (forearm) allowed four runs on four hits and one walk while recording one out in his rehab start Saturday with Triple-A Louisville.
#1 C
Tyler Stephenson: Idle Saturday
May 17th
Stephenson isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.
#1 DH
Austin Hays: Homers in win
May 17th
Hays went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Friday's 5-4 win over Cleveland.
Joe started in left field and went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 13-9 win over the Astros.
#1 PROS
Chase Burns: Thriving at Double-A
May 9th
Burns allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and one walk while striking out eight over five innings for Double-A Chattanooga on Thursday.
#2 C
Jose Trevino: Records three doubles in loss
May 9th
Trevino went 3-for-4 with three doubles and an RBI in Thursday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to Atlanta.
#2 BP
Graham Ashcraft: Second blown save Thursday
May 8th
Ashcraft blew the save Thursday against Atlanta after allowing two runs and two hits and one walk in the ninth inning. He struck out one.
Pirates News
#1 3B
Ke'Bryan Hayes: Scores twice in win
May 21st
Hayes went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored Wednesday against the Reds.
#2 C
Henry Davis: Key role in win
May 21st
Davis went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a walk Wednesday against the Reds.
#1 2B
Nick Gonzales: Recovering from sore hand
May 21st
Gonzales (ankle) hasn't appeared in any rehab games for Triple-A Indianapolis since Sunday after being hit by a pitch on his right hand, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
#2 BP
Colin Holderman: Consultation for thumb on tap
May 21st
Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Holderman has been diagnosed with right thumb tenosynovitis and is scheduled to visit a specialist in Arizona next week, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
Lawrence recently received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow and will rest for three weeks before beginning a throwing program, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
#2 CL
Dennis Santana: Notches fifth save
May 21st
Santana struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his fifth save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Reds.
#3 P
Andrew Heaney: Sharp in third win
May 21st
Heaney (3-3) picked up the win in Wednesday's 3-1 victory over the Reds, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out four.
#7 P
Jared Jones: Facing 10-to-12-month recovery
May 21st
The Pirates announced that Jones underwent successful surgery Wednesday to repair the UCL in his right elbow. Jones is projected to return to full competition in 10-to-12 months.
#6 1B
Enmanuel Valdez: Done for season after surgery
May 21st
Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Valdez recently underwent season-ending surgery on his dislocated left shoulder, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
#4 PROS
Mike Burrows: Promoted ahead of start Thursday
May 21st
The Pirates recalled Burrows from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.
McCutchen is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.
#1 CL
David Bednar: Notches fourth save
May 21st
Bednar gave up a hit in a scoreless ninth inning without recording a strikeout or a walk to pick up his fourth save of the season in a 1-0 win over the Reds on Tuesday.
#4 P
Bailey Falter: Blanks Cincy for third win
May 21st
Falter (3-3) picked up the win in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over the Reds, scattering four hits over seven scoreless innings. He struck out five without walking a batter.
#1 CF
Oneil Cruz: Swipes two bags
May 20th
Cruz went 0-for-2 with two walks, a run scored and two stolen bases Tuesday against the Reds.
#2 P
Mitch Keller: Quality start despite loss
May 19th
Keller (1-6) took the loss Monday against the Reds, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits and one walk over six innings. He struck out five.