SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
CINCINNATI REDS 77-85 · 4TH IN NL CENTRAL
77-85 · 4TH IN NL CENTRAL
Reds open rare series vs. Mariners with 6-3 win Spencer Steer clubbed a three-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds scored five runs with two outs to post a 6-3 win over the visiting Seattle M...
Steer's 3-run homer helps wild-card chasing Reds beat first-place Mariners 6-3 Spencer Steer hit a three-run home run to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 in an interleague matchup of playoff conten...
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Steer's 3-run homer helps wild-card chasing Reds beat first-place Mariners 6-3
Spencer Steer hit a three-run home run to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 in an interleague matchup of playoff contendersSEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ian Gibaut - Grabs second save Gibaut picked up the save Monday against the Mariners. He allowed one hit while striking out one over one-third of an inning.
Impact Gibaut came on in relief of Buck Farmer with two outs and two runners on in the ninth inning. He'd give up an RBI single to J.P. Crawford before punching out Julio Rodriguez, who represented the tying run, to close out the 6-3 victory. It's the second save of the year for the 29-year-old Gibaut and his first since April 9. He's been solid while working in a setup role in front of Alexis Diaz this season -- Gibaut now sports a 3. 32 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP, 61:24 K:BB and 20 holds across 65 innings.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lyon Richardson - Sent down to minors Richardson was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Richardson had been slated to start Wednesday versus the Mariners, but the Reds needed his roster spot to add a reliever. It's possible he could still make Wednesday's start, but that would involve him replacing an injured player.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brett Kennedy - Optioned to Triple-A Kennedy was Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer reports.
Impact Kennedy had been a candidate to get a start or two this week, but he was needed in relief in Sunday's loss to the Cubs. Unfortunately for him, that means the Reds need to replace him with a fresh arm.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Casey Legumina - Rejoins big club Legumina was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact The Reds need a fresh relief arm after their bullpen was overused in Sunday's loss to the Cubs. Legumina holds a 6.17 ERA in 10 relief appearances with the big club this season.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Mariot - Added to roster The Reds selected Mariot's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Mariot could be used as a bulk reliever Monday and/or receive a start later this week as the Reds scramble for arms in the wake of a COVID-19 outbreak. It's the first stint in the majors since 2016 for the 34-year-old Mariot, who holds a 6.93 ERA this year at Louisville.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Taking seat Monday Encarnacion-Strand is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.
Impact It's Encarnacion-Strand's first day off since July 28. Nick Martini is starting at first base and Jake Fraley is in the designated hitter spot for the Reds.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
What to expect from Connor Phillips in the Majors It may not exactly be the kind of callup kids dream of or that's turned into a feel-good sports movie, but that doesn't mean Connor Phillips...
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • MLB.COM
T.J. Friedl - Goes deep in loss Friedl went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 15-7 loss to the Cubs.
Impact Friedl launched his 12th homer of the season in the first inning, the first blast in 15 games. The outfielder's hit a rough patch of late, going 6-for-40 (.150) over the last 11 contests.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Steer - Ends homer drought Speer started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a walk, a home run and an additional run scored in Sunday's 15-7 loss to the Cubs.
Impact Speer belted the second of back-to-back home runs in the first inning to give the Reds an early lead. The homer snapped a 21-game drought for Speer, who has 19 for the season. With news that Jonathan India (foot) will begin a rehab assignment this week, Speer should serve as the primary second baseman for another handful of games. He's appeared in 10 games at the keystone already, which may be enough to qualify as a middle infielder depending on a fantasy league's rules.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 4
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Alexis Díaz - Needed in non-save situation Diaz allowed three runs on two hits while not retiring a batter in Sunday's 15-7 loss to the Cubs.
Impact A depleted pitching staff caught up with the Reds, as a slugfest used up several pitchers before Diaz entered a 5-5 game in the eighth inning. The bases were loaded when the closer entered, and Diaz sandwiched a pair to two-run singles around a throwing error of his own. The silver lining is that he used up only 14 pitches, and Diaz should be available if a save opportunity presents itself Monday against Seattle.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
MLB Playoff Watch: Which contenders have the hardest road to October?
Taking into account their place in the standings and strength of schedule, which contenders face the toughest path to making the playoffs?SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
Mariners aim to get back on track in opener vs. Reds The Seattle Mariners will continue a 10-game road swing on Monday with the opener of a three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Mariners aim to get back on track in opener vs. Reds The Seattle Mariners will continue a 10-game road swing on Monday with the opener of a three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Reds host the Mariners to open 3-game series
The Cincinnati Reds start a three-game series at home against the Seattle Mariners on MondaySEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slumping since All-Star break, Marlins, D'backs, Giants and Reds keeping each other in playoff race
Arizona, Miami and San Francisco are tied for the National League's last wild card at 70-67SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tejay Antone - Serving as opener Monday Antone will serve as the Reds' opening pitcher for Monday's game against Seattle, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Antone was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Friday after spending the start of the 2023 campaign continuing his recovery from Tommy John surgery. He allowed a hit and no walks while striking out one in a scoreless relief inning against the Cubs on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Díaz struggles in 'dadgum competitor' Spiers' debut CINCINNATI -- What started as a mutual slugfest on Sunday afternoon at Great American Ball Park turned into a Cubs rout in the late innings....
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLB.COM
Jonathan India - Approaching rehab assignment Reds manager David Bell said Sunday that India (foot) could begin a rehab assignment within the next week, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact India, who has been on the 10-day injured list since July 30 with left foot plantar fasciitis, began a running progression Monday at the Reds' complex in Arizona and looks to be making good progress in his recovery. Bell suggested that India would likely need at least three rehab games before being activated from the IL, so the 26-year-old probably won't be ready to return to the Cincinnati lineup until early next week at the soonest.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Votto - Easing into hitting Reds manager David Bell said Sunday that Votto (shoulder) is "going through his strengthening [program]" and "adding more hitting," but the Reds haven't yet pinpointed a target dat...
Impact Votto was first eligible to return from the IL on Sunday, but since he hasn't yet resumed full baseball activities, any potential return looks as though it'll be at least another week away. Christian Encarnacion-Strand should continue to serve as the Reds' primary first baseman while Votto remains on the shelf with a strained left shoulder.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Toe injury can't keep Fraley from playoff chase This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon’s Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularl...
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • MLB.COM
Brett Kennedy - Needed in relief Sunday Kennedy worked two innings out of the bullpen in Sunday's 15-7 loss to the Cubs, giving up four earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out one batter.
Impact The Reds likely would have preferred to stay away from Kennedy on Sunday so he could fill the opening in the team's depleted rotation Monday against the Mariners, but the right-hander was ultimately needed for mop-up duties after Cincinnati burned through six pitchers in the game's first seven innings. With Kennedy likely out of consideration for a spot start during the three-game series with the Mariners after his 42-pitch relief appearance Sunday, the Reds are expected to summon another pitcher from Triple-A Louisville to fill the void in the rotation Monday.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
