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Fraley's two-run HR into Allegheny lifts Reds past Pirates

Jake Fraley’s two-run home run highlighted a four-run outburst in the fourth inning and Justin Dunn earned his first win in 16 months as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pir...

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jake Fraley homers into Allegheny River, Justin Dunn earns first win with Cincinnati Reds Jake Fraley became the 44th player to hit a homer into the Allegheny River since the ballpark opened in 2001.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Luis Cessa - Getting look in rotation Cessa will start Monday's game against the Phillies, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Cessa isn't fully stretched out, but the Reds aren't calling him an opener. Manager David Bell further elaborated that Cessa may have a chance to stick in the rotation beyond Monday, citing his past experience as a starter. However, Cessa has not started multiple games in a campaign since 2018, so the team could also opt to turn back to T.J. Zeuch or give Brandon Williamson a few turns through the rotation prior to the close of the regular season. As a reliever, Cessa has a 5.50 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 28:15 K:BB across 37.2 frames this season.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates Box Score - August 20, 2022 - The Athletic Get real-time MLB coverage and scores as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at 11:05pm UTC on August 20, 2022. The Athletic brings you the latest stats, scores, and...

AUGUST 20, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jake Fraley - Leading off once again Fraley will start in right field and bat leadoff Saturday against the Pirates.

Impact This marks Fraley's sixth consecutive start atop the order against right-handed pitching, and he was in the two hole against the last lefty the team faced. Fraley went 0-for-4 in the series opener but is still slashing a healthy .340/.393/.620 with four home runs in 16 games since returning from the injured list. He looks primed to play a prominent role for this stripped-down Reds club over the final six-plus weeks of the season.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aristides Aquino - On bench again Saturday Aquino remains out of the lineup for the Reds on Saturday

Impact Aquino will miss a second straight start after also sitting out of Friday's loss to the Pirates. In his last six games, Aquino has an OPS of just .428 with three RBI and 10 strikeouts. TJ Friedl will start in left field while Jake Fraley will slide into right for the second game in a row.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Zeuch - Optioned to Triple-A Zeuch was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

Impact The decision to send Zeuch down to the minors comes after two starts in which he gave up six runs over four innings both times. This move now leaves the Reds with four starters in their rotation, meaning a replacement for Zeuch is likely to come in the near future.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buck Farmer - Back from bereavement list Farmer (personal) was reinstated from the bereavement list Saturday.

Impact While his overall numbers leave a lot to be desired (4.67 ERA, 1.44 WHIP), Farmer has been scored upon in just one of his last 11 appearances out of the Cincinnati bullpen. He earned his first career save July 31 and will likely continue to see mid-to-high-leverage opportunities now that he's back on the active roster.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Albert Almora Jr. - Placed on 10-day IL Almora (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Impact After making two impressive plays on defense in Friday's loss to Pittsburgh, Almora was diagnosed with a right shoulder contusion and placed on the IL. Almora is currently slashing .200/.357/.289 since August 1.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Solano - Reinstated from restricted list Solano was reinstated from the restricted list Saturday.

Impact Solano went from the paternity list to the restricted list this week, but evidently he's cleared all protocols and is ready to return to action. While he's not a part of the long-term plans in Cincinnati, Solano is slashing .310/.374/.434 in limited action this year and figures to play regularly between third base and DH the rest of the way.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Votto Sends Hilarious Tweet After Season-Ending Surgery At least the torn rotator cuff didn’t affect the slugger’s sense of humor.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Reds vs. Pirates prediction, betting odds for MLB on Saturday The Pittsburgh Pirates lock horns with the Cincinnati Reds in MLB on Saturday. This preview is based on 10K simulations of the game.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM

Reds bring road skid into matchup against the Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds visit the Pittsburgh Pirates looking to stop a four-game road slide

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Almora Jr. robs pair of hits with 5-star catches PITTSBURGH -- A five-star catch is an amazing thing for a fielder to accomplish. But twice in the same game? That’s a little hard to believe...

AUGUST 20, 2022 • MLB.COM

Joel Kuhnel - Blows save, takes loss Kuhnel (2-2) allowed two runs on two hits in Friday's loss to the Pirates. He was charged with a blown save and a loss while recording just one out.

Impact Kuhnel served up an RBI double to Kevin Newman and was charged with another run while Ross Detwiler was on the mound. The 27-year-old righty had allowed just two runs over his previous 9.2 innings but saw his ERA jump to 5.73 after Friday's short outing. He's blown two of his three save chances on the year. Alexis Diaz, who has two saves this month, recorded one out during the seventh inning.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Graham Ashcraft - Punches out eight Ashcraft yielded three runs on nine hits and a walk over 6.2 frames in Friday's loss to Pittsburgh. He struck out eight and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Ashcraft rolled through five shutout frames without much resistance before the Pirates broke through in the sixth inning. The 24-year-old rookie tied a season best with eight strikeouts while firing 62 of 85 pitches for strikes. He's sporting a 3.97 ERA with a 64:23 K:BB through 16 starts. Ashcraft is projected to start in Philadelphia next week.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

McCoy: Bullpen blows lead in 9th, Reds slip in tie for last place It was a wild and wooly argument for last place in the National League Central on Friday night in PNC Park, a struggle to the bitter end bet...

AUGUST 20, 2022 • DAYTONDAILYNEWS.COM

Chavis' bases-loaded single in 9th puts Pirates over Reds

Michael Chavis hit a bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth to cap a two-run rally and lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joey Votto likely to return in 2023 spring training, but surgery was 'more than expected' Joey Votto had damage to his bicep, along with a torn rotator cuff, but he's still expected to return during 2023 spring training.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Tony Santillan - Likely done for season Santillan (back) is unlikely to return this season, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Manager David Bell called it a "long shot" to expect Santillan to return from his lower-back strain this season. Alexis Diaz has emerged as the Reds' go-to option for saves in Santillan's absence.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Votto has season-ending shoulder surgery Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto had successful season-ending surgery for a torn left rotator cuff on Friday. Votto’s procedure come...

AUGUST 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reds 1B Joey Votto expected to be ready for next season

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto had surgery to repair his left rotator cuff and bicep

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aristides Aquino - Riding pine Friday Aquino isn't starting Friday against the Pirates.

Impact Aquino started the last six games and went 3-for-23 with a home run, three RBI, a walk and 10 strikeouts. Jake Fraley will shift to right field while TJ Friedl starts in left.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Senzel - Returns to lineup Senzel (hamstring) is starting Friday against the Pirates.

Impact Senzel missed the last three games due to a hamstring issue but will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth during Friday's series opener in Pittsburgh. Over his last five games, he's hit .105 with a double, two walks and seven strikeouts.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Solano - Shifted to restricted list Solano was transferred from the paternity list to the restricted list Friday.

Impact Solano was away from the team since Tuesday to be with his family, but he now appears to have tested positive for COVID-19 after he was placed on the restricted list. Mike Moustakas (calf) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday and will replace him on the active roster.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE