Reds play the Cardinals in first of 3-game series
The Cincinnati Reds host the St. Louis Cardinals to begin a three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CINCINNATI REDS 77-85 · 4TH IN NL CENTRAL
77-85 · 4TH IN NL CENTRAL
Reds vs. Cardinals Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 8
Preview the September 8 matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and mor...SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
Playoff-hopeful Reds start three-game series vs. Cardinals The Cincinnati Reds look to continue their push toward a playoff spot when they host the St.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Michael Mariot - Outrighted to Triple-A Mariot passed through waivers unclaimed and was outrighted Thursday to Triple-A Louisville, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Mariot was pushed off the 40-man roster Tuesday after making his first major-league appearance since 2016 on Monday against the Mariners. The 34-year-old right-hander will remain part of the Reds organization for the time being.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Blake Dunn - Old, dominant at Double-A Dunn is hitting .347/.439/.577 with 14 home runs, 33 steals and a 23.7 percent strikeout rate in 70 games for Double-A Chattanooga.
Impact Dunn is a tough prospect to evaluate, as he just turned 25 years old earlier this week before playing a game at Triple-A, and he as been quite lucky on balls in play (.433 BABIP) at Double-A. On the flip side, he logged a 179 wRC+ at Single-A in 2022, a 149 wRC+ at High-A this year and a 168 wRC+ at Double-A, so he has only succeeded, and he has primarily played center field, so we're not talking about a player who is already at the bottom of the defensive spectrum. Dunn does not need to be added to the 40-man roster this offseason, but he will likely get an invitation to big-league spring training before opening 2024 with Triple-A Louisville.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Edwin Arroyo - Strong finish at High-A Arroyo is slashing .293/.376/.508 with nine home runs, 24 steals and a 19.4 percent strikeout rate in his last 79 games for High-A Dayton.
Impact His season line (.257/.332/.444) and 116 wRC+ are strong for a good defensive infielder like Arroyo who didn't turn 20 until August, but he really came on strong over the final three-plus months of the season. The young switch hitter had a strong first full season in the Reds organization after getting traded from Seattle at last year's deadline in the Luis Castillo trade. Arroyo should head to Double-A next year as a 20-year-old.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Lyon Richardson - Sunk by Mariners Richardson (0-2) took the loss Wednesday as the Reds were downed 8-4 by the Mariners, surrendering seven runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and four walks over 4.2...
Impact The rookie right-hander wasn't fooling anyone, serving up long balls to Mike Ford, J.P. Crawford and Cal Raleigh and managing only seven swinging strikes among his 95 pitches. Richardson has yet to last five innings in any of his four big-league starts, but with three-fifths of the Reds' already patchwork rotation currently stuck in the COVID-19 protocols, the team doesn't have many other options to send to the mound. If he makes another start, Richardson's next turn would come on the road next week in Detroit.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Will Benson - Offensive star in loss Benson went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a solo home run, an additional run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to Seattle.
Impact Benson's had a rough go at the plate of late, as he entered Wednesday's game on a 4-for-29 (.138) run over the last 11 games. The outfielder is batting .269/.366/.488 with 14 doubles, six triples, nine homers, 26 RBI and 15 steals over 90 games this season.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Greene - Set to start Sunday Greene (illness) is set to start Sunday against the Cardinals.
Impact Greene has been on the COVID-19-releated injured list since last Friday but returned to Cincinnati on Tuesday and is ready to resume his role in the rotation.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
J-Rod robs a hit from his buddy Marte, who then returns the favor “Anything you can do, I can do better.” Even if it wasn’t said verbatim, that was the sentiment that Julio Rodríguez and Noelvi Marte shared...
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • MLB.COM
Logan Gilbert stays hot as Mariners double up Reds Logan Gilbert allowed three runs over 5 1/3 innings for his eighth straight winning decision as the visiting Seattle Mariners beat the Cinci...
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Harrison Bader - Sitting against righty Bader is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners.
Impact Bader was added to the lineup Tuesday versus a right-hander after Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) had to be scratched, but the 29-year-old went 0-for-4 and will head back to the bench Wednesday even as Renfroe remains sidelined. Bader should continue to draw most of his starts against southpaws. It'll be another righty in Logan Gilbert taking the mound for Seattle on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Young - Begins rehab assignment Young (hamstring) is set to begin a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Louisville.
Impact Young landed on the 15-day injured list Aug. 26 due to left hamstring tightness, but the 29-year-old southpaw appears on track to be activated when first eligible this weekend. He's delivered a solid 3.31 ERA and 45:19 K:BB through 49 innings of relief for the Reds in 2023.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Renfroe - Remains out of lineup Renfroe (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup Wednesday against the Mariners.
Impact Renfroe drew a walk as a pinch hitter in the Reds' win over the Mariners on Tuesday, but he's not quite a full-go due to lingering left hamstring tightness. Nick Martini, TJ Friedl and Will Benson will start across the outfield Wednesday as Jake Fraley fills the DH role.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Casey Legumina - Sent back to Triple-A Cincinnati optioned Legumina to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.
Impact Legumina worked a scoreless inning of relief in the Reds' win over the Mariners on Tuesday, but he carries a rough 5.68 ERA, 1.97 WHIP and 11:9 K:BB in 12.2 major-league innings this season. Lyon Richardson was recalled in a corresponding roster move and will get the start in Wednesday's series finale versus Seattle.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lyon Richardson - Recalled for start Wednesday Cincinnati recalled Richardson from Triple-A Louisville ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Mariners.
Impact Richardson is enjoying a breakout 2023 season in the minors, but the 23-year-old right-hander has surrendered nine earned runs on 10 hits and 11 walks through his first three major-league starts covering just 12 innings. He's a risky fantasy streamer against Seattle.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan India - Rehab could begin Friday India (foot) could begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Sept. 8, if he continues on a positive path, MLB.com reports.
Impact India's foot is pain free, but the Reds are taking a deliberate approach in building up the infielder to avoid a setback that could end his season prematurely. If he begins the rehab assignment as hoped for Sept. 8, then a return to the majors Sept. 12 is possible.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Greene - Flying back to Cincinatti Greene (illness) was scheduled to fly from San Francisco to Cincinnati on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Impact Greene landed on the COVID-19 list after his last start while the Reds were in San Francisco. The team will see if he's fit to pitch, but the hope is that Greene can return for the weekend series at home against the Cardinals.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Martini - Provides key hit Martini entered as a pinch hitter and hit a three-run home run in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Mariners.
Impact Martini's three-run shot in the bottom of the eighth inning tied the game before Christian Encarnacion-Strand ended matters in the ninth. The home run was Martini's fourth in 46 plate appearances since the Reds added him to the roster in August. Prior to his stint with Cincinnati, the 33-year-old had just two homers in 333 PAs in the majors. Martini, who had an .874 OPS at Triple-A Louisville, was overlooked several times earlier this season as the club called up its younger prospects, but he may have had the biggest hit in the Reds' improbable season.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Elly De La Cruz - Speed helps in win De La Cruz went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-6 win over Seattle.
Impact De La Cruz scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Having been thrown out attempting to steal earlier in the game, the speedy and confident De La Cruz reached base on an infield single then stole second base. From there, he came in on Christian Encarnacion-Strand's walk-off single. The steal was De La Cruz's 25th in 32 attempts while in the majors. Including the minors, he's swiped 36 bags (caught 13 times).
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Renfroe - Enters as pinch hitter Renfroe (hamstring) entered as a pinch hitter and walked in Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Mariners.
Impact Renfroe was a late scratch for the Reds but managed to give the team a plate appearance. After walking in the sixth inning, Renfroe was replaced by pinch runner Stuart Fairchild.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
C. Notes: After 14 years in baseball, Michael Mariot finally has the cameras pointed at him Also in the notes: The major league Chattanooga Reds; Tiebreaker scenarios; A warm welcome to the new guys.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
