SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
CINCINNATI REDS 77-85 · 4TH IN NL CENTRAL
77-85 · 4TH IN NL CENTRAL
Lefthander Brandon Williamson to miss start Sunday, Reds continue to be hit hard by COVID-19 - The Boston Globe He is the fourth Reds pitcher to test positive this week, further jeopardizing the team’s postseason chances.
Chasen Shreve - Selected to majors The Reds selected Shreve from Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Impact With Graham Ashcraft (toe) headed for the injured list, Shreve will come up from the minors to add depth to a depleted Cincinnati pitching staff. The 33-year-old southpaw put up a 4.79 ERA and 1.38 WHIP through 41.1 innings with Detroit before signing a minor-league deal with the Reds on Aug. 18.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Graham Ashcraft - Officially on injured list The Reds placed Ashcraft on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a stress reaction in his right big toe.
Impact Ashcraft pitched five innings Friday against the Cubs before leaving the game to get an MRI on his toe. He'll now officially miss multiple turns through the rotation and be replaced on the roster by Chasen Shreve, who was selected from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reds' Williamson to miss start as team's COVID-19 outbreak worsens
Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss his scheduled start on SundaySEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brandon Williamson - Won't start Sunday Williamson was placed on the COVID-19 injured list and won't start as scheduled Sunday against the Cubs, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Williamson joins Hunter Greene, Ben Lively and Fernando Cruz as Reds pitchers on the COVID list. No replacement starter has been named for Sunday, but Connor Phillips, Michael Mariot and Levi Stoudt are potential options to be called up from Triple-A Louisville.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Graham Ashcraft - IL stint likely Reds manager David Bell said Saturday that Ashcraft (toe) will likely be placed on the injured list, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Ashcraft was taken out of his start Friday against the Cubs due to a sore toe, and it appears he will be forced to miss multiple turns through the rotation. His absence will be a big blow to a Reds rotation that is already without three pitchers due to COVID-19.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will Benson - Not starting Saturday Benson isn't in the Reds' lineup Saturday against the Cubs.
Impact Benson is just 2-for-19 across his last seven games, so he'll get a day off to regroup Saturday. Nick Martini, TJ Friedl and Hunter Renfroe will make up Cincinnati's outfield while Benson rests.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Stephenson - Sitting Saturday Stephenson isn't in the Reds' lineup Saturday against the Cubs.
Impact Stephenson went 1-for-3 with a walk in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader before sitting out the nightcap, and he'll get a breather Saturday as well. Luke Maile will fill in behind the dish and bat ninth.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alexis Díaz - Collects seventh win Diaz (7-4) picked up the win in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs, giving up a hit and striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact The Cincy closer got the call in the top of the ninth with his team down 2-1 at home, and he was rewarded with the win when the Reds staged a rally against his Chicago counterpart Adbert Alzolay. Diaz has collected four of his seven wins (plus two of his 35 saves) over his last seven appearances as Cincinnati tries to secure a playoff spot, a stretch in which he has a 0.00 ERA and 0.91 WHIP despite a 7:5 K:BB.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lyon Richardson - No-decision in nightcap Richardson came away with a no-decision in the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs, giving up two runs on two hits and five walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out...
Impact Promoted earlier in the day to take the place of Ben Lively (COVID-19), Richardson struggled to find the plate and tossed only 51 of his 91 pitches for strikes. He exited the game in line for the loss, but the Reds rallied for two runs in the ninth to secure a 3-2 victory. The 23-year-old has a 9:11 K:BB through 12 innings in the majors this season, and it's not clear if he'll even remain in the big-league bullpen when Lively is ready to return.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Martini - Homers in nightcap Martini started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 3-2 win over the Cubs in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. He went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in the...
Impact Martini, who had an early impact after the Reds selected his contract in August, has slipped since, going 3-for-16 over the last six games. Jake Fraley's return from the injured list should limit Martini's plate appearances over the final month of the season.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hunter Renfroe - Hitless in Reds debut Renfroe started in right field and went 0-for-4 in the first game of Friday's doubleheader. He entered as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-1 in the nightcap.
Impact Renfroe was awarded to the Reds after he was placed on waivers from the Angels. His addition provides another competent bat to a team that has struggled to score runs consistently since the All-Star break.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stuart Fairchild - Swipes bag in win Fairchild entered as a pinch runner, stole a base and scored a run in a 3-2 win over the Cubs in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. He went 0-for-2 as the starting left fiel...
Impact Fairchild was part of Cincinnati's two-run ninth inning, which allowed the Reds to avoid a sweep. He ran for Christian Encarnacion-Strand then stole second base, putting him in position to score the winning run on Noelvi Marte's walkoff single. The steal was the 10th for Fairchild, who recently returned from the concussion list. He'll continue to operate as a depth outfielder.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Fraley - Appears in both games Friday Fraley served as the designated hitter and went 3-for-4 with a run scored in a 3-2 win over the Cubs in the second game of Friday's doubleheader. He went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter...
Impact Fraley was activated off the injured list where he'd been rehabbing a fractured toe that will eventually require surgery. Per usual, he was in the lineup against a right-hander but was on the bench in the opener against a lefty. The Reds have a healthy supply of outfielders, so they can let Fraley operate as a DH only to minimize impact on the toe.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ex-Yankees OF Harrison Bader steps into a sickening situation with Reds Welcome to Cincinnati
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • NJ.COM
Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs Saturday
The Cincinnati Reds host the Chicago Cubs on SaturdaySEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big ninth brings big win for Reds with Nick Martini's homer, Noelvi Marte's walk-off The Reds won the second game of their doubleheader to give them a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs after a 6-2 loss earlier in the day.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chicago Cubs settle for doubleheader split vs. Cincinnati Reds The Chicago Cubs came within two outs of securing a doubleheader sweep Friday night against the Cincinnati Reds but settled for a split to b...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Noelvi Marte's walk-off lets Reds split doubleheader with Cubs Noelvi Marte hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth to lift the host Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday...
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Graham Ashcraft - Battling sore toe Ashcraft was dealing with a sore toe during his start Friday against the Cubs, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Impact Ashcraft gave up three runs during Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader and left the game after five innings to get an MRI. More information regarding the severity of his injury will be available once the results come back, but Ashcraft should be considered day-to-day for the time being.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tony Santillan - Outrighted to Louisville Santillan cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Louisville, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Santillan gave up one run over 3.1 innings in three appearances with the Reds, but a 9.26 ERA and 2.12 WHIP in Triple-A was enough to keep other teams from claiming him off waivers. Santillan will almost certainly remain in Louisville to finish the season.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alan Busenitz - Designated for assignment The Reds designated Busenitz for assignment on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact After being optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Aug. 20, Busenitz will lose his spot on the 40-man roster to make room for Tejay Antone's (elbow) return from the 60-day IL. Busenitz gave up two runs in five innings with the Reds this season and holds a 4.53 ERA in the minors.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
TJ Hopkins - Optioned to Triple-A The Reds optioned Hopkins to Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Hopkins will head back to Triple-A after going 3-for-17 with three runs scored and 10 strikeouts since being recalled on Aug. 5. He's had a strong season with Louisville, but a lack of production at the major-league level could prevent Hopkins from returning to the bigs again this season.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tejay Antone - Reinstated from IL The Reds reinstated Antone (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Impact Antone has been out since 2021 after undergoing Tommy John surgery, but he'll now return to the Reds' bullpen in time for their playoff push. The 29-year-old righty made 12 rehab appearances with Triple-A Louisville, putting up a 3.00 ERA and 1.42 WHIP across 12 innings. He could potentially work his way into high-leverage situations down the line, but Cincinnati will likely limit him to middle relief after being out for so long.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Carson Spiers - Added to active roster The Reds added Spiers to their active roster from Double-A Chattanooga on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Spiers will act as a replacement for Fernando Cruz and Ben Lively, who were both placed on the COVID-19 IL on Friday. Spiers has spent all season in Double-A and holds a 3.69 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across 83 innings. He will be making his major-league debut whenever he gets into a game.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
