Cincinnati Reds news

Reds Beat Blue Jays 5-1 Behind Lowder's Strong Start

Rhett Lowder allowed no runs over six innings for his seventh win, and rookie Hector Rodriguez had a two-hit game including a two-run triple -- his third straight multi-hit game -- as Cincinnati closed in on the finish of a rebuilding season.

Elly De La Cruz Reaches 30-30 for Fourth Time in Franchise History

De La Cruz stole his 30th base Sept. 25, becoming the fourth Red ever to reach 30 home runs and 30 steals in a season.

Reds Claim Cabrera, Set Steer and Santillan for Sept. 30 Surgeries

Cincinnati claimed infielder Oswaldo Cabrera off waivers from the Yankees for roster depth; Spencer Steer (wrist) and Tony Santillan (hip) are both scheduled for surgery this week.

Reds close a rebuilding season with Elly De La Cruz's 30-30 milestone and more roster and injury business ahead of the offseason.

Reds rally past Braves 7-6 behind Carlos Jorge's first MLB homer, Hector Rodriguez's go-ahead blast

Cincinnati trailed 4-1 after Atlanta's four-run first inning before rallying, keyed by Elly De La Cruz's 30th homer and a go-ahead two-run shot from Hector Rodriguez in the sixth.

Season-ending surgeries for All-Star rookie Chase Burns and reliever Tony Santillan

Burns, who went 15-3 with a 2.86 ERA in his rookie season before a groin strain ended it, and Santillan, who needs surgery for a torn hip labrum, both shape Cincinnati's 2027 pitching plans; Santillan's surgeon-comparable recovery projects a March-May 2027 return.

TJ Friedl designated for assignment after worst season of his career

Friedl was designated for assignment to clear 40-man roster room after hitting .172/.255/.255 in 91 games, by far his worst big-league season.

Reds ownership and front office publicly point fingers at each other over team's failures

The Athletic reported that owner Bob Castellini questioned why the Reds haven't replicated division-rival Milwaukee's run of success, while president of baseball operations Nick Krall countered by citing trades ownership rejected over the years. Neither Castellini nor Krall has commented publicly on the report.

Owner Bob Castellini and POBO Nick Krall are reported to be privately blaming each other for the club's on-field struggles.

Rookie Chase Burns and reliever Tony Santillan both require season-ending surgery, shaping the 2027 pitching staff.

TJ Friedl accepts outright assignment, likely ending Reds tenure

Outfielder TJ Friedl, an everyday center fielder as recently as last year, accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville after hitting .172 in 91 games this season. Unless restored to the 40-man roster, he is on track to become a minor-league free agent, likely ending his time with Cincinnati.

Reds recall reliever Connor Phillips

Cincinnati recalled right-hander Connor Phillips from Triple-A Louisville to fill the bullpen spot opened by Tony Santillan's injured-list move.

Reds fall 3-2 in 10 innings to Braves

Cincinnati lost 3-2 in extra innings to Atlanta after Andrew Abbott turned in a strong start (7 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 strikeouts); the Reds took a late lead before the Braves tied it and won it in the 10th.

TJ Friedl accepts an outright assignment, likely ending his run with the Reds.

Reds fall 3-2 in extra innings to the Braves.

Cubs blow out Reds 9-1 in Cincinnati's home finale; Reds miss 2 million in attendance

It was Cincinnati's final home date of 2026 and the first time since 2022 the club has fallen short of two million in home attendance.

Reds place Chase Burns on season-ending IL, call up Carson Spiers, designate TJ Friedl for assignment

Burns' All-Star rookie season (15-3, 2.86 ERA) ends with a groin strain; Spiers returns from 2025 Tommy John surgery to fill the roster spot opened by Friedl's release from the 40-man after a .172-hitting season.

Reds' 2026 minor-league season concludes with Dayton's historic playoff run

Dayton reached the Midwest League Championship Series for the first time in franchise history before losing to Quad Cities; Louisville closed 65-83 with no Triple-A playoff berth.

Reds fall 5-2 to Cubs, lose 9 of last 12

Nick Lodolo went seven innings in the loss as Cincinnati continued to struggle down the stretch of an out-of-contention season.

Reds claim Oswaldo Cabrera off waivers from Yankees

Cincinnati added the utility player as reliever Julian Garcia went on the injured list with loose bodies in his elbow.

Reds injury list grows: Greene, Hayes, Steer all sidelined

Hunter Greene underwent a second Tommy John surgery and is expected out 12-18 months. Ke'Bryan Hayes (groin) and Spencer Steer (wrist) are both dealing with injuries that could carry into 2027.

Cincinnati's season is winding down amid a lengthy injury list, including a second Tommy John surgery for Hunter Greene.

Reds rally past Cubs 6-4 on Trevino's bases-loaded single

A needed win for a club that had lost six of its previous seven games, capped by Jose Trevino's two-run single after Chicago's Clay Holmes walked the bases loaded.

Reds move Spencer Steer to 60-day IL to open roster spot for infielder Oswaldo Cabrera

The transfer from the 10-day to 60-day IL effectively ends Steer's season and creates a 40-man spot for the newly added Cabrera.

Louisville wins bullpen game after Julian Aguiar's call-up; Chattanooga's season ends, Dayton opens Midwest League finals

Triple-A Louisville used five relievers to beat Toledo after starter Julian Aguiar was called up to Cincinnati on short notice; Double-A Chattanooga was swept in the first round, while Low-A Dayton opened the Midwest League Championship Series against Quad Cities.

Reds president Nick Krall, GM Brad Meador expected back in 2026 amid a difficult stretch

Cincinnati has lost six of seven games and fallen well under .500, on track for manager Terry Francona's first last-place finish since 1999; reporting indicates Krall and Meador are expected to return next season, and Francona said working with people he 'cares about and is aligned with' factored into his decision to keep managing.

Cincinnati's front-office continuity is confirmed even as the club slides toward a last-place finish under Terry Francona.

Reds split four-game Dodgers set as Elly De La Cruz climbs to third in MLB position-player WAR

Cincinnati won 6-2 on Sept. 16 before losing 2-8 on Sept. 17; De La Cruz's 6.1 WAR now trails only Bobby Witt Jr. and Pete Crow-Armstrong among MLB position players.

Reds injury list: Hayes, Greene, Dunn and Toglia all shelved

RHP Hunter Greene underwent a second Tommy John surgery (12-18 month recovery); 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes remains on the IL with a groin strain.

Baseball America grades Reds farm system a D — lowest in baseball for 2026

Cincinnati's system fell from a top-10 ranking as recently as mid-2025 to a bottom-three grade, with the org's pitching pipeline described as unusually thin; Alfredo Duno and Carter Graham are cited as bright spots.

Reds not expected to make managerial or front-office changes for 2027

MLB Trade Rumors reports GM Nick Krall and manager Terry Francona are both expected back despite the last-place finish; owner Bob Castellini has publicly voiced support for Francona.

Elly De La Cruz's MVP-caliber season is the lone bright spot in a last-place year

A D-graded farm system adds to questions about Cincinnati's rebuild, even as ownership signals leadership continuity

Reds snap 10-game skid to Dodgers, beat LA 6-2 as De La Cruz goes deep again

Elly De La Cruz's go-ahead homer — his fifth in six games against Los Angeles this season — and a strong bullpen effort ended Cincinnati's 10-game losing streak to the defending champions, a rare bright spot in a last-place season.

Reds farm system gets a D — lowest grade in baseball for 2026, per Baseball America

Cincinnati's system fell from a top-11 ranking as recently as 2022-2025 to one of only three D grades leaguewide, underscoring a thin pipeline even as the front office and manager Terry Francona were confirmed to return for 2027.

Reds snap 10-game skid to Dodgers, beat LA 6-2 as De La Cruz goes deep again

Reds farm system gets a D — lowest grade in baseball for 2026, per Baseball America

Reds host Dodgers finale as Snell's scoreless streak meets a struggling Abbott

Blake Snell has not allowed more than one run in any of his six starts since returning from the IL; Andrew Abbott is 6-11 with a 4.78 ERA over 154.1 innings this season heading into today's finale.

Reds' injury toll mounts down the stretch

Ke'Bryan Hayes (left groin strain) tested his return running bases Sept. 6. Hunter Greene had his second Tommy John surgery Aug. 12 and is expected back in 2028. Michael Toglia went to the 60-day IL Sept. 4 after labrum surgery, and Spencer Steer had a wrist exam Sept. 11.

Louisville, Chattanooga and Dayton affiliates push through September with strong performances

Dayton clinched a playoff series win Sept. 11 behind Damian Ruiz's three RBI; Chattanooga got a Carter Graham homer and three RBI; Louisville's Will Benson had two hits and an RBI.

Cincinnati is out of contention but the farm system is showing life across three affiliates.

Reds fall 4-1 to Dodgers as De La Cruz's 26th homer isn't enough

Elly De La Cruz hit a solo home run, his 26th of the season, but Cincinnati fell to Los Angeles 4-1 at Great American Ball Park, with the season's playoff math already effectively closed.

Krall says Francona isn't a 'lame duck' as Reds close out a last-place season

President of baseball operations Nick Krall told MLB.com he doesn't view manager Terry Francona -- entering the final guaranteed year of his contract in 2027 -- as a lame duck, and Francona said he feels respected by Krall and GM Brad Meador. The comments address recent speculation about tension between the manager and front office amid a 70-80 finish.

Hayes nears return as Greene begins rehab from a second Tommy John surgery

Ke'Bryan Hayes (groin strain) is targeting a September return after testing his legs, while Hunter Greene, who had a second Tommy John surgery in August, has rejoined the team for therapy as he begins a 12-to-18-month recovery.

Ibarra sets career high with 25 homers as Chattanooga closes out its season

Double-A Chattanooga outfielder Ruben Ibarra set a career high with 25 home runs, including six over his final 19 games, as the Lookouts wrapped up their season.

Reds president Nick Krall expects front office and manager Terry Francona back for 2027

Krall told the Cincinnati Enquirer after Sunday's win he expects himself, the front office and Francona to all return next season, despite a last-place finish.

Eugenio Suarez's go-ahead homer beats Milwaukee, ends a five-game skid

Suarez has hit 10 homers with 29 RBIs since the trade deadline; the win snapped Cincinnati's losing streak.

Front office says it's staying put for 2027 despite a last-place season

Reds outscored 34-1 in last two games, fall 20-0 to Brewers on national TV

Dayton Dragons clinch first-ever trip to Midwest League Championship Series

Dayton Dragons win first home playoff game since 2011, force decisive Game 3

Cincinnati's High-A affiliate beat Great Lakes 3-1 on Sept. 10 to even its Midwest League playoff series, forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 Friday. Elsewhere in the system, Triple-A Louisville snapped an 11-of-13 skid behind multi-hit nights from Edwin Arroyo and Noelvi Marte, and 1B Spencer Steer (sidelined since July 27 with a wrist sprain) has a key evaluation in Arizona today to determine whether he can resume swinging a bat.

21.5 games back in the NL Central with 17 games remaining.

Reds fall 14-1 at Dodgers

Cincinnati was routed in Los Angeles as it closed out a lost road trip. Separately, LHP Sam Moll was released.

Lost 1-14 at the Dodgers Tuesday; 21.5 games back with 17 games remaining.

Reds fall to Dodgers 3-2 in lefty duel between Lodolo and Skubal

Cincinnati, mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, lost its second straight in Los Angeles as Nick Lodolo struggled opposite Tarik Skubal.

Reds' Sam Moll clears waivers, elects free agency

The left-hander was designated for assignment Sept. 6 to open a roster spot for Graham Ashcraft's return from the 60-day IL and went unclaimed.

Daytona and Dayton both opened Reds farm-system playoff series the same night

Reds fall to Dodgers despite De La Cruz leadoff homer

Cincinnati lost 6-3 to Los Angeles after Elly De La Cruz opened the game with a home run; the Reds activated Ke'Bryan Hayes, Graham Ashcraft and Brandon Williamson as rosters expanded to 28.

Reds are 19.5 GB and out of contention; a front-office friction item involving owner Bob Castellini remains a thinly-sourced, held thread — no new on-record reporting this cycle.

Reds rally past division-leading Brewers 12-8, even series

William Contreras homered for Milwaukee in the first, but Cincinnati answered across several innings, getting RBIs from Tyler Stephenson, Elly De La Cruz and Jacob Brito.

Reds make a string of September roster moves

Outfield prospect Carlos Jorge was selected from Triple-A Louisville; Brandon Williamson and Graham Ashcraft were activated off the 60-day IL; Michael Toglia went on the IL after shoulder surgery; Sam Moll was designated for assignment.

Juan Brito awaiting first game action after trade-deadline arrival from Cleveland

Brito, acquired with a pitching prospect for Nathaniel Lowe at the deadline, made his MLB debut with Cleveland earlier this year and is now with Cincinnati's active roster.

Reds rally past Brewers 5-3 on bobblehead night

Elly De La Cruz (hitting .444 over his last 13 games) and Tyler Stephenson homered, Matt McLain's go-ahead 7th-inning homer put Cincinnati in front, and Emilio Pagán worked around loaded bases for his 21st save, 15-for-15 since returning from injury July 1.

Reds create 40-man spot for Carlos Jorge by moving Toglia to season-ending IL

Michael Toglia's shoulder dislocation on a diving catch required season-ending surgery; top-6 prospect Carlos Jorge was selected from Louisville to debut in his place, while Ivan Johnson was optioned back down after a combined 1-for-16 across three call-ups.

Cincinnati (68-74) sits last in the NL Central, 19.5 games back.

Elly De La Cruz's error unravels Reds bullpen as Brewers rally for 10-7 win; Suárez homers in first game as a U.S. citizen

Cincinnati led 6-4 into the 5th before a De La Cruz error opened the door to a five-run Brewers inning. Eugenio Suárez, playing his first game after completing his naturalization process, hit a 3-run homer.

Reds promote speedster Carlos Jorge for MLB debut, shift Toglia to 60-day IL

Jorge, 22, was selected from Triple-A Louisville after hitting .308/.376/.427 with 33 stolen bases across Double-A and Triple-A this year. Michael Toglia was moved to the 60-day IL with a right shoulder dislocation.

Louisville's Spiers strikes out eight; Chattanooga and Dayton affiliates also in action

Triple-A Louisville got 8 strikeouts from Carson Spiers and 3 RBI from Noelvi Marte; Double-A Chattanooga got a home run from Yerlin Confidan; High-A Dayton got 5 innings of 1-hit ball from Mason Morris.

Bullpen unravels late in a loss to Milwaukee

Top prospect Carlos Jorge arrives for his MLB debut

Sal Stewart named NL Rookie of the Month for August

A bright spot for a last-place club playing out the string; Cincinnati sits 19.5 games back in the division but only 6.5 back in the Wild Card.

Reds recall Juan Brito for infield versatility as injuries mount

With Elly De La Cruz limited to DH duty by a quad strain and Ke'Bryan Hayes on the IL, Cincinnati called up Brito for his ability to play multiple infield spots; Brandon Williamson was also activated to help manage rookie Chase Burns' innings.

Sal Stewart's rookie season

Injuries forcing infield improvisation

Brito's first career homer sparks Reds' comeback win over Padres

Cincinnati erased an early 3-0 deficit on Juan Brito's first career home run and added insurance from Hector Rodriguez and JJ Bleday to even the series, evaluation-year contributions for a team long out of contention.

Reds manage heavy injury load with roster expansion in effect

Left-hander Brandon Williamson was activated from the 60-day IL and infielder Juan Brito was recalled from Triple-A Louisville, while Cincinnati continues managing a thin roster: Michael Toglia needs season-ending shoulder surgery, Hunter Greene is out 12-18 months after a second Tommy John surgery, and Ke'Bryan Hayes remains on the 10-day IL with a groin injury.

Reds activate Brandon Williamson from 60-day IL, recall Juan Brito

Williamson, who struggled in five rehab starts at Triple-A, is scheduled to piggyback rookie Chase Burns; Brito, acquired in the Nathaniel Lowe trade-deadline deal with Cleveland, gets his first look with Cincinnati.

Eugenio Suarez to miss two games for US citizenship naturalization test

Suarez, a Venezuelan national who was part of Venezuela's gold-medal 2026 World Baseball Classic squad, will miss the final two games of the Padres series to complete his citizenship test, a rare bright note in a difficult season; he is expected back in the lineup Friday.

Out of postseason contention.

Reds shut out 5-0 by Padres, 15th shutout of the season

Cincinnati managed just five hits and went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position as San Diego's Michael King worked six shutout innings.

Elly De La Cruz plays through minor quad strain

Manager Terry Francona kept De La Cruz in the lineup as DH a day after he exited with left quad tightness, saying "he has a small strain but it's a strain."

Reds shut out 5-0 by Padres, 15th shutout of the season

Elly De La Cruz plays through minor quad strain

Burns, Stewart and De La Cruz make MLB history in Reds' win over Cubs; De La Cruz exits with quad tightness

Amid a lost season (65-72, 20 GB), the Reds' young core delivered a franchise and MLB milestone that underscores the direction of the rebuild. De La Cruz's late exit with quad tightness is a fresh injury concern heading into today's series opener against San Diego.

Reds shorthanded up the middle as Hayes' groin injury opens door for Arroyo

With Cincinnati eliminated from meaningful contention, the season's final stretch is largely a look at infield depth. Hayes' injury and Steer's season-ending wrist issue directly shape today's lineup against San Diego and create an evaluation window for younger players like Arroyo.

Cincinnati Reds (65-72, NL Central rank 5): Burns, Stewart and De La Cruz make MLB history in Reds' win over Cubs; De La Cruz exits with quad tightness

Rookie Sal Stewart becomes 14th player ever with 30-HR/100-RBI rookie season

Stewart's 431-foot home run Aug. 29 gave him 30 HR/104 RBI, the 10th rookie since 1947 to reach the mark — the last was Pete Alonso in 2019 — a genuine building block in an otherwise lost Reds season.

Reds blown out 17-5 at Wrigley as bullpen gets rocked

Cincinnati fell to 64-71 Aug. 29 in a lopsided loss that included a catcher pitching in relief, feeding fan frustration over direction 20 games back in the division.

Reds place Ke'Bryan Hayes on IL with groin strain, recall Edwin Arroyo

Hayes' second IL stint of 2026 (retroactive to Aug. 27) returns roster attention to Arroyo, part of an infield picture the front office must address this winter.

A last-place club found a genuine building block in a historic rookie power season.

Reds cap comeback win over Cubs as Stephenson homers

Tyler Stephenson's home run helped Cincinnati to its second straight win to open a series at Wrigley Field. Ke'Bryan Hayes was placed on the 10-day IL (left groin strain, retroactive to Aug. 27), his second IL stint of the season; Edwin Arroyo was recalled from Louisville in the corresponding move. Triple-A Louisville lost 7-5 to Gwinnett the same night.

Cincinnati is well out of the race but riding late-season improvement as it makes room for young talent like Arroyo.

Reds complete franchise-record 9th-inning rally, beat Giants 10-9 on Eugenio Suarez grand slam

Cincinnati trailed 9-3 before scoring seven runs in the ninth; it was the first time in 68 years the club overcame a 6-plus run deficit that late.

Reds place Eugenio Suarez and TJ Friedl on waivers; both clear and remain with the club

The moves are salary relief with roughly $3.7M combined at stake; no other club claimed either player.

Reds farm update: Carlos Jorge extends hitting streak to 9 games at Louisville, Dayton and Chattanooga both win

Jorge is back after a near four-week absence; Dayton's Edgar Colon struck out 8 over 5 innings in a 2-1 win.

Historic ninth-inning comeback punctuates a quiet roster-trimming week

Reds complete biggest comeback since 1958, stun Giants 10-9

Cincinnati trailed 9-3 entering the ninth and scored seven runs -- capped by an Eugenio Suarez grand slam -- for its largest ninth-inning comeback since May 8, 1958.

Francona points to reduced pitch depth in Burns' rough outing

A day before the comeback win, rookie Chase Burns allowed five earned runs over 3.2 innings in a loss; manager Terry Francona credited Giants hitters for exploiting a thinner pitch mix.

Allen II keeps hitting at Double-A despite Chattanooga skid

Jay Allen II is hitting .320/.409/.670 over his last seven weeks even as Chattanooga has lost seven straight and gone 12-32 since late June.

Historic ninth-inning comeback punctuates an otherwise lost season

Reds' Ashcraft begins rehab assignment at Louisville

Graham Ashcraft, out since late May with a UCL sprain, is likely ticketed for a September bullpen role rather than a rotation return.

Reds farm system busy: Duno, Jorge activated, Morris promoted

Top catching prospect Alfredo Duno returned from injury at Chattanooga among several roster moves across the system.

DSL Reds sweep into Dominican Summer League championship series

Behind a 10-0 season from RHP Ysaias Escalona, Cincinnati's DSL affiliate advanced to the league title series.

Reds' Ashcraft begins rehab assignment at Louisville

Reds farm system busy: Duno, Jorge activated, Morris promoted

DSL Reds sweep into Dominican Summer League championship series

Reds shut out 5-0 as Giants tag ace Chase Burns early

Burns allowed nine hits and five runs before the fourth inning ended, tying a career high, as Cincinnati's lone bright spot was Tyler Stephenson's two hits.

Michael Toglia headed for season-ending shoulder surgery

Toglia dislocated his shoulder diving for a ball against Arizona and will have surgery to repair a torn labrum, ending his season for the rebuilding Reds.

Reds recall Ivan Johnson from Louisville after Toglia injury

Johnson, who has played four positions this season, was recalled for his third stint to restore bench versatility.

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Diamondbacks beat Reds 5-3 on Sunday

Cincinnati (62-68) opens a series at San Francisco tonight with Chase Burns (14-2, 2.51 ERA) on the mound.

Diamondbacks beat Reds 5-3 on Sunday

JJ Bleday hits for the cycle as Reds rout Diamondbacks 11-5, De La Cruz crushes 450-foot homer

This is the Reds' first road cycle since Heinie Groh in 1915 and just the eighth in franchise history, a genuine local landmark that goes well beyond the bare final score. It comes alongside Elly De La Cruz's monster homer and Hector Rodriguez's first career MLB home run, giving Cincinnati fans multiple individual milestones in one game during an otherwise lost season. JJ Bleday went 4-for-6 with 3 RBI, completing the cycle with a first-pitch leadoff home run in the sixth inning. It is the eighth cycle in Reds franchise history, the first since June 23, 2023, and the first road cycle for the club since Heinie Groh in 1915. Elly De La Cruz hit a 450-foot home run in the fifth inning at 115.2 mph exit velocity, and also recorded a 113.3 mph double -- the two hardest-hit balls of the game; he finished 4-for-4 with four runs scored, just the second time in his career he's done that. Hector Rodriguez hit his first career major league home run, leading off the seventh inning. Winning pitcher Rhett Lowder (5-8) allowed four runs (three earned) over six innings; the win improved Cincinnati to 62-68.

Reds' Spencer Steer ruled out for rest of 2026 season with right wrist injury

Steer's 1B/2B/OF versatility has been a lineup pillar for a Reds team already well out of contention, and his absence forces manager Terry Francona to lean further on a thin bench down the stretch. Whether he needs surgery -- to be decided in a follow-up exam -- carries into 2027 planning for the roster. Steer was re-examined in Phoenix on Friday and is not expected to return in 2026; first reported by Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Whether he needs surgery to repair the wrist remains undecided; another exam in a few weeks will determine that. He originally tore the sheath in his right wrist in late July; it was a partial, not full, tear. He finishes the season at .238/.319/.421 with 14 doubles and 16 home runs in 98 games, a line nearly identical to his 2025 season (.238/.312/.411 in 146 games).

Santillan back after two-month oblique rehab and three perfect innings at Louisville; Maxwell optioned after rough ninth-inning outing

Beyond the bare transaction, the local reporting shows Santillan returning to a bullpen that's been shorthanded much of the year, while Maxwell's up-and-down month (his fourth call-up of 2026) reflects how thin Cincinnati's relief depth has become in a lost season. Santillan had been out since late June with a left oblique strain; he struggled badly over a two-week May stretch (8 ER, 5 HR allowed in 3.1 IP across 5 games) but was excellent afterward, allowing just one earned run over his final eight games before landing on the IL. He began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on August 14 and threw three perfect one-inning outings (Aug. 14, 16, 18), striking out five total. Zach Maxwell, called up for the fourth time this year on Aug. 17, had the longest outing of his big-league career on Aug. 18 (2 2/3 IP, 1 ER), but his next appearance saw him give up a two-run single before recording the final out of the ninth.

Louisville falls in extras, three full-season affiliates lose, but DSL Reds move to 2-0 in playoff round robin

A mixed night across the full-season affiliates is offset by the Dominican Summer League club's push toward the semifinals, giving Reds farm followers a genuine developmental storyline (Kevin Abel's continued strong outings at Louisville) beyond the big-league score. Louisville lost 3-2 to Jacksonville/Indianapolis-area opponent despite Kevin Abel's 4 shutout innings with 5 strikeouts in his third Bats appearance since joining two weeks earlier (7 1/3 IP, 2 ER allowed across those three outings). Chattanooga lost 10-5 (Julio Carreras and Kien Vu both homered); Dayton lost 10-2 (Ty Doucette hit his 12th home run); Daytona lost 9-3 (Adolfo Sanchez hit his 12th home run). The DSL Reds won 6-3 to improve to 2-0 in the playoff round robin, with Oniel Diaz throwing five shutout innings; DSL Reds and DSL Colorado (also 2-0) were set to meet Saturday with the winner advancing to the semifinals.

JJ Bleday hits for the cycle as Reds rout Diamondbacks 11-5, De La Cruz crushes 450-foot homer

Reds' Spencer Steer ruled out for rest of 2026 season with right wrist injury

Santillan back after two-month oblique rehab and three perfect innings at Louisville; Maxwell optioned after rough ninth-inning outing

Louisville falls in extras, three full-season affiliates lose, but DSL Reds move to 2-0 in playoff round robin

Reds shut out 9-0 by Diamondbacks

Jordan Lawlar homered off Nick Lodolo in the 2nd as Cincinnati was held to four hits, a step back from its post-break surge.

Reds activate Tony Santillan from IL, option Zach Maxwell to Louisville

Santillan returns to the bullpen after nearly two months out with a left oblique strain.

Reds are 8.0 games back of the final NL wild-card spot.

Reds blow late lead, drop finale and series to Cardinals 10-9 on 9th-inning outfield mix-up

Matt McLain's go-ahead grand slam in the 6th put Cincinnati up 5-4, but a two-out fly ball dropped in center after CF Dane Myers called off LF TJ Friedl opened a six-run Cardinals 9th.

Tony Santillan nears bullpen return, slated for activation at Arizona

Santillan (left oblique strain) threw a third scoreless rehab outing Aug. 18; Brandon Williamson and Graham Ashcraft are also advancing through rehab.

A dropped fly ball turned a series win into a series loss against St. Louis

Bullpen reinforcements (Santillan, Williamson, Ashcraft) arriving as the season plays out

Sal Stewart's go-ahead 3-run homer lifts Reds past Cardinals 5-4, evens series

Reds catching prospect Jacob Friend reaches rare 20/20 season across two levels

Reds affiliates go 0-4 Wednesday; 2026 draftee Sherman Johnson debuts, Juan Brito breaks out of early slump

Tony Santillan throws perfect inning, two strikeouts in second Triple-A rehab outing

Reds managed just 3 hits in 3-0 shutout loss to Cardinals

It was Cincinnati's 12th shutout of the season; manager Terry Francona lamented a wasted pitch-count battle after the loss.

Reds option struggling Noelvi Marte to Triple-A, call up catcher Will Banfield

Marte hit just .199 since his June recall; the move is expected to give Tyler Stephenson more games at DH.

Reds DFA reliever Ron Marinaccio, his third team of 2026, and re-select Kent Emanuel

Marinaccio has now been designated for assignment by three different clubs this season alone.

Confidan's career-high homer, Tyson Lewis heating up across Reds' Ohio Valley system

Chattanooga's Yerlin Confidan hit a 466-foot homer, his career-high 12th of the year, while Dayton's Tyson Lewis is hitting .293.

Offensive struggles continue to define the season

Reds' Bullpen and Defense Unravel Late in 7-1 Loss to Marlins

Cincinnati (59-64, 17.0 GB, 7.0 GB WC) is fighting from well back in both races; a scoreless pitching duel turning into a bullpen/defensive collapse in the final two innings is exactly the kind of game that keeps the deficit from closing, even with a strong return outing from Nick Lodolo.

Arroyo, Brito Power Louisville Past Toledo as Rehabbing Reds Pitchers Look Sharp

With Hunter Greene out for the season and the Reds needing pitching depth, Tony Santillan and Brandon Williamson both turned in clean rehab innings for Triple-A Louisville the same day prospects Edwin Arroyo and Juan Brito powered the offense.

Reds bullpen collapses in 8-4 loss to Marlins

Cincinnati blew a late lead as the pen allowed five runs over the final two innings; Matt McLain set a franchise errorless-streak record (108 games) in the loss.

Tony Santillan, Brandon Williamson and Graham Ashcraft all progressing in rehab

Fresh quotes from manager Terry Francona on all three relievers' returns.

First-rounder Justin Lebron hit a grand slam for Low-A Dayton, batting .381/.409/.762 through five pro games.

Chase Burns twirls seven scoreless, Suarez's 1,500th career hit plates the only run

Burns improved to 14-2 with a 2.47 ERA, striking out 8 over 7 scoreless innings; Eugenio Suarez's RBI double in the 7th was also his 1,500th career hit in a 1-0 win over Miami.

Santillan's rehab debut: perfect inning for Louisville, but fastball tops out at just 92.3 mph

Tony Santillan threw a perfect inning with 2 strikeouts on his rehab assignment; the below-normal velocity reading is flagged as worth monitoring.

Daytona's Jalen Hairston keeps mashing, Buten gets first pro 4-hit game, Lebron hits first pro HR

Multiple notable individual performances across the Low-A/High-A system: Hairston is hitting .320/.419/.526 in 49 games, Buten collected his first career 4-hit game.

Chase Burns twirls seven scoreless, Suarez's 1,500th career hit plates the only run

Santillan's rehab debut: perfect inning for Louisville, but fastball tops out at just 92.3 mph

Daytona's Jalen Hairston keeps mashing, Buten gets first pro 4-hit game, Lebron hits first pro HR

Reds rookie Sal Stewart hit by pitch in benches-clearing incident vs. White Sox, Cincinnati wins 9-8

White Sox starter Davis Martin was ejected after hitting rookie Sal Stewart in the helmet with a pitch (following one that sailed over his head); Stewart, Suárez and Stephenson combined for all 9 Reds RBI as Cincinnati took the series.

Reds promote OF Jay Allen II to Triple-A Louisville

Allen, a top-20 Reds outfield prospect, earned the call-up to Louisville after hitting .291/.380/.523 with 15 home runs (a career high) since a slow April.

Reds are 13-6 since the All-Star break.

Reds promote outfielder Jay Allen II to Triple-A Louisville

Allen, a 2021 first-round pick, has hit .291 with 15 home runs (a career high) since a slow April at Double-A Chattanooga, putting him one step from the majors.

Castillo and White Sox shut out Reds 5-0

Luis Castillo, traded from Seattle at the deadline, struck out 10 over 7 innings; Cincinnati's playoff math remains bleak per FanGraphs odds cited by the team's own SB Nation blog.

Reds call up slugger Michael Toglia, activate Lodolo behind a reworked breaking-ball grip

Toglia was called up from Triple-A Louisville (.273/.373/.547, 22 HR); Hunter Greene's transfer to the 60-day IL was formal paperwork to open his roster spot, not a new medical development. Nick Lodolo returns with a changed breaking-ball grip meant to fix a recurring blister issue.

Sal Stewart pushes toward Frank Robinson's 70-year-old Reds rookie home run record

Stewart has moved past Joey Votto into second on Cincinnati's single-season rookie home run list with 25, trailing only Robinson's 38 from 1956.

First-rounder Justin Lebron promoted to High-A Dayton in broader farm shuffle

Lebron, the Reds' 2026 first-round pick (18th overall), reached High-A within weeks of signing as part of a wider system reshuffle across three affiliates.

Toglia call-up and Stewart's rookie HR record chase

Brandon Williamson scheduled for second straight Triple-A rehab start

The left-hander (shoulder fatigue, 60-day IL since May) will make a second consecutive turn for Louisville, a methodical buildup toward a rotation return.

Daytona's Rafhlmil Torres named Florida State League Player of the Week

Torres hit .565 over six games including two doubleheaders, the 11th different Reds minor leaguer to win a league weekly award in 2026.

Reds' rotation rebuild and farm system are the focus during a last-place season.

Reds swept in Washington as offense stalls in 7-1 finale loss

Cincinnati's top hitters combined to go a combined 4-for-33 over the weekend as the club's team batting average fell to .229, 30th in MLB; Eugenio Suárez's homer was the lone bright spot.

Nationals beat Reds 8-2, hand Chase Burns his second loss of the season

Burns allowed 6 runs in the 6th before exiting; Reds managed only 5 hits.

Reds option Chase Petty back to Louisville, activate waiver pickup Ron Marinaccio

Petty allowed 3 runs in an emergency spot start before being sent down; Marinaccio's odyssey spans Padres, Pirates and now Cincinnati within two weeks.

Reds' 13-6 post-break surge stalls with back-to-back losses in Washington

Offense produced just 5 hits Saturday despite a top-5-in-MLB home run total on the season.

Nationals beat Reds 8-2, hand Chase Burns his second loss of the season

Reds option Chase Petty back to Louisville, activate waiver pickup Ron Marinaccio

Reds' 13-6 post-break surge stalls with back-to-back losses in Washington

Reds claim RHPs Ron Marinaccio and Chase Solesky off waivers

Also moved OF Blake Dunn to the 60-day IL (season-ending elbow surgery) to clear a 40-man spot.

Hunter Greene will undergo elbow surgery, ending his season

Confirmed after a second opinion from Dr. Neal ElAttrache; his second career UCL-area surgery.

Season-ending loss of ace Hunter Greene is a major blow to a wild-card-hopeful roster.