Impact Stephenson is 0-for-21 across his last seven games, so he'll receive a day off Tuesday to regroup. Curt Casali will fill in behind the plate and bat ninth.
JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
CINCINNATI REDS 77-85 · 4TH IN NL CENTRAL
77-85 · 4TH IN NL CENTRAL
Tyler Stephenson - Sitting Tuesday Stephenson isn't in the Reds' lineup Tuesday versus the Giants.
Andrew Moore - Rehabbing in Arizona Moore (undisclosed) began a rehab assignment July 8 and has struck out four over two perfect innings between his first two outings in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League.
Impact One of four prospects acquired from Seattle last summer in the blockbuster deal that sent Luis Castillo to the minors, Moore has yet to make his 2023 debut for High-A Dayton while he's been recovering from an unspecified injury. The 23-year-old right-hander has looked good over his first two rehab outings and could be ready to rejoin Dayton by the end of the month.
JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hector Rodriguez - Showcasing power for Daytona Rodriguez is slashing .302/.354/.565 with 14 home runs and 11 steals in 70 games for Single-A Daytona.
Impact The 19-year-old center fielder has stood out on a Tortugas roster loaded with young, talented position players. Rodriguez has been 44 percent better than the average Florida State League hitter and won't turn 20 until spring training. He is listed at 5-foot-10, but Rodriguez's power could be his top tool down the road.
JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tony Santillan - Added as 27th man Cincinnati added Santillan as the 27th man for Tuesday night's game against the Giants.
Impact Santillan can be utilized by the Reds in their regularly-scheduled game versus San Francisco after Monday's suspended contest is completed. The 26-year-old missed the first three months of the 2023 season due to lingering back and hamstring injuries, but he logged two scoreless innings for Cincinnati earlier this month and worked a scoreless frame with two strikeouts this past weekend at Triple-A Louisville.
JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cincinnati Reds crew member trapped by tarpaulin As the Cincinnati Reds ground staff raced on with the tarpaulin, one team member wasn't able to keep up with the pace and paid the price!
JULY 18, 2023 • SKY.COM
Giants, Reds matchup includes unfinished business Mother Nature was the only winner in the opener of a four-game series between the visiting San Francisco Giants and the Cincinnati Reds on M...
JULY 18, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Giants-Reds suspended with game tied in 8th Following a weather delay of an hour, 55 minutes, Monday’s game between the visiting San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds was suspended...
JULY 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Rain postpones SF Giants' game against Reds tied 2-2 in eighth inning Going for their sixth win in a row, the Giants were positioned to retake the lead late Monday evening against the Cincinnati Reds when weath...
JULY 18, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Rain forces suspension of Giants-Reds with game tied at 2
Rain forced suspension of Monday’s series-opener between the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds with the score tied at 2 and one out in the top of the eighth inning after a o...JULY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reds call up No. 5 prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand Another highly touted rookie is making his debut for the 2023 Cincinnati Reds.
JULY 17, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Reds call up No. 5 prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand Another highly touted rookie is making his debut for the 2023 Cincinnati Reds.
JULY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Batting seventh in MLB debut Encarnacion-Strand is starting at designated hitter and batting seventh in his major-league debut Monday versus the Giants.
Impact Encarnacion-Strand earned his long-awaited promotion after slashing .331/.405/.637 while clubbing 20 home runs in 316 plate appearances with Triple-A Louisville. He's capable of playing both corner infield spots and has a bit of experience in the outfield, too, but the 23-year-old might be best suited for DH and that's where he'll be for his debut.
JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Spencer Steer - Sitting Monday Steer is not in the starting lineup Monday against the Giants.
Impact Steer will get a day off after he went 1-for-9 with a walk and four strikeouts in the Reds' three-game series with Milwaukee. Joey Votto will take over at first base while Christian Encarnacion-Strand makes his MLB debut at designated hitter while hitting seventh in the series opener with San Francisco.
JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Newman - Goes on IL with illness Newman was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with gastritis.
Impact The move was retroactive to Friday, so Newman will be eligible for activation on July 24, and he should be ready to go by then or shortly after. Newman has been a useful short-side platoon guy this season with a .901 OPS versus lefties.
JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Promotion official The Reds selected Encarnacion-Strand's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Impact Encarnacion-Strand earned his call-up after he had been one of the most productive power hitters in the upper levels of the minors this season, posting 20 home runs and slashing .331/.405/.637 in 316 plate appearances at Louisville. He kept his strikeout rate at any acceptable level (21.8 percent) and also got his feet wet at a few different positions, taking reps in both corner-outfield spots as well as first base and third base. The 23-year-old is still probably best suited for designated-hitter duties, though the versatility he displayed at Triple-A should help him pick up steady playing time in his first taste of the majors. Look for Encarnacion-Strand to be a mainstay in the lineup versus left-handed pitching, though his opportunities to play against right-handers may be a bit more sporadic while Cincinnati has all of its key hitters available.
JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hall of Famer Johnny Bench apologizes for antisemitic remark at Cincinnati Reds event
Hall of Famer Johnny Bench apologized for an antisemitic comment made at an event to honor former Cincinnati Reds general manager Gabe Paul, who was Jewish, and othersJULY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cincinnati Reds Great Johnny Bench Apologizes for Antisemitic Joke He made the insensitive comment at a team event on Saturday.
JULY 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Jake Fraley - Launches homer in loss Fraley went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Brewers.
Impact Fraley launched his career-high tying 12th home run to give the Reds an early 3-1 lead. He leads the club with 54 RBI. It was the third consecutive game he's batted third -- all against right-handers -- but there should be tweaks to the order after the Reds recalled prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand from Triple-A Louisville. Fraley's playing time will not be affected, but his slot in the order could.
JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alexis Díaz - Unable to strand runner Diaz allowed one hit and struck out one over two-thirds of an inning in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact The game was setting up as a save opportunity for Diaz, as the Reds entered the eighth inning with a 3-2 lead. However, setup reliever Lucas Sims allowed a run and left with a runner on second base. Diaz was summoned earlier than usual but was unable to prevent the inherited runner from scoring, as Andruw Monaserio's flare to right field landed in play. The All-Star closer has a better-than-average 80.5 percent strand rate.
JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lucas Sims - Takes loss Sims (3-2) was tagged with Sunday's loss to the Brewers. He allowed two runs on one hit and one walk over two-thirds of an inning.
Impact The Reds held a 3-2 lead entering the eighth inning and were hoping to prevent a sweep at the hand of their division rivals. Sims, who closed out the seventh inning, allowed a walk and a single to lead off the eighth before Owen Miller's sacrifice fly tied the game. Another run was charged to Sims after he left the game. Sims, who has been near-impeccable as the Reds' primary setup reliever, entered the game with a 1.93 ERA over the previous 18.2 innings and was the bullpen with 13 holds.
JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
C. Notes: Reds open with second-half stumble, evoking chilling memories of 2021 swoon Also in the notes: Rookie Elly De La Cruz keeps producing eye-popping Statcast numbers; more raves over the Reds' draft class.
JULY 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Reds take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Giants
The Cincinnati Reds will try to break their four-game skid when they take on the San Francisco GiantsJULY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cincinnati Reds reportedly calling up prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand
The Reds are calling up another top prospect: power-hitting Christian Encarnacion-Strand, according to multiple reports.JULY 17, 2023
Reds to Promote Another Top Prospect on Monday, per Report Another eye-opening prospect is getting the call to Cincinnati
JULY 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
