CINCINNATI REDS NEWS

Reds consider treatment options for McLain's shoulder with likelihood of another absence for opener

The Cincinnati Reds are bracing for the possibility of another key player being unavailable for the season opener after second baseman Matt McLain’s recent injury to his non-throwi...

MARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds 2B Matt McLain may need shoulder surgery Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain is being evaluated for a shoulder injury that could require surgery.Manager David Bell said Wedne...

MARCH 20 • SACBEE.COM

Brandon Williamson - Bound for injured list Williamson (shoulder) will begin the season on the injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Williamson left Sunday's game against Cleveland early due to shoulder soreness, and his injury is apparently severe enough to cause him to miss the first few weeks of the regular season. Manager David Bell said Tuesday that Williamson will be shut down from throwing for a couple of days, and there is no timetable currently in place for his return. With Williamson out, Andrew Abbott will fill the final spot in the Reds' Opening Day rotation.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

NL Central capsules: Cubs early favorites in wide-open division 2024 NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL CAPSULESCincinnati Reds2023 record 82-80 (3rd place, NL Central)He gone: 1B Joey Votto, 3B Nick Senzel, C Curt...

MARCH 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

NL Central capsules: Cubs early favorites in wide-open division 2024 NATIONAL LEAGUE CENTRAL CAPSULESCincinnati Reds2023 record 82-80 (3rd place, NL Central)He gone: 1B Joey Votto, 3B Nick Senzel, C Curt...

MARCH 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

MLB's best lineup? Pitching staff? 5 burning questions before the 2024 season

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on baseball's best offense, starting rotation and World Series dark horses, and shares its boldest...

MARCH 19

Jake Fraley - Injury not worrisome Reds manager David Bell said Tuesday that Fraley (groin) is expected to be fine, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fraley had to be pulled from Monday's Cactus League game against the Giants after a foul tip struck him in the groin area. While it was no doubt a painful incident for the outfielder, it's not a long-term concern.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Best bets: 2024 Cincinnati Reds World Series odds, win total and more The Cincinnati Reds exceeded expectations last season but still fell short of a postseason appearance. They finished 82-80, ending with a be...

MARCH 19 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Sam Moll - Makes spring debut Moll allowed two runs on two hits and two walks over one inning in Monday's spring game against the Giants.

Impact Moll, who was delayed by left shoulder soreness, made his spring debut Monday. Despite the results, Moll is a lock for a bullpen spot provided he can build up over the next week.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Benson, Fairchild to step up in the wake of Friedl's injury GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- There is no softening the blow the Reds took on Sunday, when they learned one of their best players -- center fielder TJ...

MARCH 19 • MLB.COM

Reds looking at potential replacements in center field after starter TJ Friedl breaks wrist

The Cincinnati Reds are exploring their options after starting center fielder TJ Friedl broke his right wrist on a diving play in spring training last Saturday

MARCH 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Moll - Set for spring debut Moll (shoulder) will make his Cactus League debut Monday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Moll came into camp behind schedule after feeling some left shoulder soreness during his offseason throwing program. He's been cleared for game action, though, and the Reds believe he can ramp up in time for Opening Day. Assuming health, Moll should be one of the team's key left-handed relievers.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Williamson - Competing for rotation spot Reds manager David Bell said Monday that Williamson (shoulder) is competing with Andrew Abbott for the fifth spot in the rotation, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bell also added that Williamson is feeling better after having to exit an appearance Sunday with a sore left shoulder, although it's not clear when he might be cleared to pitch again. Whoever wins the fifth spot out of Williamson or Abbott might just be keeping the seat warm for Nick Lodolo (lower leg), who could be back by April 10.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Martinez - Locked into rotation spot Reds manager David Bell said Monday that Martinez (ribs) is locked into a rotation spot, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact That's assuming Martinez's rib issue is indeed minor as the team suspects. He joins Frankie Montas, Hunter Greene and Graham Ashcraft in the rotation, with Andrew Abbott and Brandon Williamson (shoulder) in the mix for the fifth spot, at least until Nick Lodolo (lower leg) is ready. Signed to a two-year, $26 million contract in November, Martinez officially has just five Cactus League innings under his belt this spring but has yielded only one unearned run with a 7:1 K:BB over that time. Just nine of Martinez's 63 appearances last season came as a starter, but he posted a 2.32 ERA and 37:18 K:BB over 42.2 frames in those outings.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 18 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lefty reliever Justin Wilson guaranteed $1.5 million by Reds. He can make $1 million in bonuses

Left-hander Justin Wilson has agreed to a $1.5 million, one-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds following his release from a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers

MARCH 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NL Central Preview: Cardinals, Cubs and Reds are at the front of a wide-open division

St. Louis signed Sonny Gray, Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson

MARCH 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCoy: A few suggestions for Reds manager David Bell Q: Can you recall a prominent example of a top tier player receiving special privileges? — DAVE, Miamisburg/Centerville/Beavercreek.

MARCH 18 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

MLB's most overlooked contenders: Six teams that could steal division titles in 2024

Which clubs around the league deserve more attention? These teams didn't make the flashiest moves this winter and aren't projected to win th...

MARCH 18

Reds lose center fielder TJ Friedl (wrist) indefinitely The Cincinnati Reds have no timeline for the return of center fielder TJ Friedl, who fractured his right wrist while trying to make a diving...

MARCH 18 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nick Martini - Roster big boosted Martini is projected to win a roster spot in the lasted roster projection compiled by Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Martini was left off the first two iterations of the roster projection, but two developments since appear to bolster his chances. Noelvi Marte's 80-game suspension and TJ Frield's wrist injury shakes up how the bench will be configured. Martini can play the outfield and first base while serving as left-handed power off the bench, particularly as a pinch hitter.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Moll - Opening Day possible Molle (shoulder) has a chance to be ready in time for Opening Day, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Moll entered training camp behind schedule and hasn't yet pitched in a major league spring training game, but has been able to put in the work and is ahead of teammate Alex Young. With Young beginning the season on the IL, there's a greater need for Moll as a lefty specialist, which might lead to a few more opportunities to record holds early on.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' Shane Bieber, eyeing season opener, strikes out 8 in 4-2 win over Reds The Guardians pitchers combined for 12 strikeouts, while the hitters beat the Reds with just four hits.

MARCH 18 • CLEVELAND.COM

Reds' Friedl to miss Opening Day with wrist injury TJ Friedl suffered the injury in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Mariners while diving to attempt a catch.

MARCH 18 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Joey Votto homers on first pitch in first spring training game with hometown Toronto Blue Jays

Joey Votto sure knows how to make an instant impression, going deep on the first pitch he faced as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays

MARCH 18