ARISTIDES AQUINO NEWS

On bench Sunday Aquino is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Aquino appears to have emerged as the primary replacement for Jesse Winker (intercostal) in the Cincinnati outfield since the latter was placed on the injured list Aug. 16. The 27-year-old was included in the lineup for five of the past six contests, going 3-for-16 with a home run, three walks, four runs and three RBI. Shogo Akiyama will join Tyler Naquin and Nick Castellanos in the outfield Sunday, but Aquino looks to have the edge on playing time over Akiyama at this time.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in blowout win Aquino went 2-for-4 with a homer, three runs, three RBI and a walk in Monday's 14-5 win over the Cubs.

Impact Aquino had gone hitless in 11 at-bats across his last five appearances, but he bounced back with his third multi-hit performance of the season Monday. The 27-year-old has had inconsistent playing time this year but has slashed .209/.313/.433 with four homers, 14 runs and 10 RBI in 29 games since the All-Star break.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Votto gets 2,000th hit, Reds hand Cubs 12th straight loss

Jonathan India slammed a two-run homer and had five RBIs as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 14-5

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

India homers as Reds beat Phillies 7-4

Jonathan India homered and scored three times, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blasts seventh homer Tuesday Aquino went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Aquino took Drew Smyly deep in the second inning, putting the Reds up 2-0. It was his first home run in 18 games. The 27-year-old has lost playing time due to his struggles, slashing .229/.333/.521 with seven long balls, 14 RBI, and 14 runs scored in 114 plate appearances.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duvall hits 2-run HR as Smyly, Braves walk past Reds 3-2

Adam Duvall hit a two-run homer, Stephen Vogt’s bases-loaded walk in the sixth forced in the go-ahead run and the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 in a matchup of second...

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

C. Trent Rosecrans: With Aristides Aquino's 2-run home run in the... - The Athletic With Aristides Aquino's 2-run home run in the 2nd inning on Tuesday, the Reds scored at Atlanta's Truist Park for the first time since Aug....

AUGUST 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ramírez has homer, triple, 3 RBIs as Indians beat Reds 9-3

José Ramírez hit a two-run homer and an RBI triple, leading the Cleveland Indians to a 9-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Losing out on outfield work Aquino remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Aquino will be on the bench for the fifth time in six games, with the recent return of Nick Castellanos from the 10-day injured list effectively closing the door on Aquino's path to regular playing time. At this stage, Aquino may be the fifth outfielder on the Reds' depth chart. Castellanos, Jesse Winker, Tyler Naquin and Shogo Akiyama have all outpaced him in terms of starts over the past week.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting for Schrock Aquino is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Impact After making back-to-back starts to close out the weekend, Aquino will cede right field to Max Schrock, who will be rewarded with another turn in the lineup after going 5-for-5 with a home run in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Mets. If Schrock can turn in another quality day at the dish Tuesday, he could end up picking up more work in the outfield at the expense of Aquino and Shogo Akiyama.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Votto homers in 7th straight game, Reds beat Mets 6-2

Joey Votto homered for the seventh straight game, one shy of a major league record, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 6-2

JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Votto homers in record 6th game in row as Reds beat Cubs 7-4

Joey Votto has set a Cincinnati Reds franchise record by homering in six consecutive games

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Votto extends power surge, Reds roll past Cubs 8-2

Joey Votto homered twice for the second consecutive day, going deep in his fifth straight game to match a Cincinnati record as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2

JULY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes seat Tuesday Aquino is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Aquino went 1-for-4 with three strikeouts Monday and has now struck out nine times in his last four games. He's gone 3-for-14 with no extra-base hits and no RBI in that span. Tyler Naquin will shift to right field Tuesday, with Shogo Akiyama getting the start in center field.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Primary Castellanos replacement Aquino will start in right field and bat sixth Sunday against the Cardinals.

Impact Aquino will start for the fourth time in five games and seems to have emerged as the primary replacement in the outfield for Nick Castellanos (wrist), who was moved to the injured list Friday. Though he's posted a .931 OPS since returning from the injured list in mid-June, Aquino will likely need to maintain his hot hitting at the plate in order to hold off Shogo Akiyama for a regular role in the outfield until Castellanos returns.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Farmer sparks Reds comeback for 6-5 win over Cardinals

Tyler Stephenson drove in Kyle Farmer with a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the eighth inning and the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stroman 1-hit ball for 8 innings, Smith slam, Mets beat Reds

Marcus Stroman pitched one-hit ball for eight innings, Dominic Smith launched a grand slam and the New York Mets cruised to a 7-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers in win Aquino went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Mets.

Impact Aquino went back-to-back with Joey Votto for his sixth long ball of the season. The four-year veteran has recently benefited from Nick Castellanos' absence due to a wrist injury. With Castellanos currently listed as day-to-day, Aquino's playing time could take a hit in the coming days. However, Aquino's pop does mean that he is a potent pinch-hitting option.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Votto, Aquino go back-to-back as Reds edge Mets 4-3

Joey Votto and Aristides Aquino homered on consecutive pitches, Wade Miley worked effectively into the seventh inning and the Cincinnati Reds snapped a four-game losing streak with...

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bashes fifth homer Aquino went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 11-6 loss to the Brewers.

Impact The 27-year-old started the night on the bench, but after Nick Castellanos exited following a hit by pitch in the third inning, Aquino took over in right field and took Miguel Sanchez deep in the ninth after the game was out of reach. If Castellanos ends up missing more time Aquino could pick up additional at-bats, but Shogo Akiyama would also be in the mix.

JULY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Woodruff, Brewers to face Castillo, Reds

The Reds will roll out Luis Castillo to the mound Saturday and the Brewers plan to give Brandon Woodruff the start

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pérez's RBI single caps 4-run 9th as Royals beat Reds 7-6

Salvador Pérez’s walk-off single capped Kansas City’s four-run rally as the Royals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suarez, Castellanos lift Reds over Royals 6-2

Eugenio Suarez clubbed a tiebreaking three-run home run shortly after Nick Castellanos hit a tying solo shot and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2

JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in action Aquino (undisclosed) is starting Thursday's game against San Diego.

Impact Aquino was scratched from Tuesday's lineup for an unspecified reason, but he appeared off the bench in Tuesday's loss and went 0-for-1 with a strikeout. He'll take the place of Tyler Naquin (wrist) in center field and bat seventh.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from lineup Aquino was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against San Diego, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The Reds didn't mention any injury for Aquino, and it's very possible that he's completely healthy. The team's lineup was adjusted following the news that lefty Blake Snell was scratched from his start for the Padres due to an illness and would be replaced by righty Craig Stammen. That would seemingly explain the switch from Aquino to the left-handed Shogo Akiyama in center field.

JUNE 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE