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Joey Votto - Lifts 11th homer Votto went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Brewers.

Impact Votto is now 10-for-29 (.345) over his last nine games, hitting safely in eight of them in one of his longest hot stretches of the year. He's collected three of his 11 homers this year in that span. The 38-year-old's surge has lifted his slash line to .224/.341/.406, but all of those would be career-worst marks for a full season. He's added 39 RBI, 30 runs scored, 17 doubles and one triple through 82 contests.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Barrero - Slugs pair of homers Barrero went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Brewers.

Impact Barrero's first two hits of the season left the yard, as he hit a two-run shot in the fourth inning and added a solo homer in the sixth. The 24-year-old struggled to a .209/.262/.377 slash line in 55 games with Triple-A Louisville, though he managed nine homers in the minors. He's expected to get an extended audition at shortstop, with Kyle Farmer making a full-time move to third base, per Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Lodolo - Inefficient in no-decision Lodolo allowed three runs on four hits, four walks and a hit batter while striking out four over 4.2 innings in a no-decision versus the Brewers on Saturday.

Impact Lodolo threw 56 of 100 pitches for strikes, and he was tagged for a pair of home runs by Andrew McCutchen and Keston Hiura in the fourth inning. This was just the second time in nine outings Lodolo's given up multiple homers, but the four walks were a season high and the four strikeouts matched his low mark for the year. The 24-year-old owns a 4.40 ERA, 1.58 WHIP and 58:20 K:BB through 43 innings in his rookie year. He's projected for a more favorable home start versus the Cubs next week.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Dunn - Will join big club Monday The Reds will recall Dunn from Triple-A Louisville on Monday to start their series opener against the Mets in New York, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact After a long stint on the injured list to begin the season while recovering from a shoulder injury, Dunn was activated July 24 and optioned to Triple-A following a six-start rehab assignment. Dunn wasn't particularly sharp during his rehab stint, but he did post a respectable 3.75 ERA over 11 big-league starts last season with Seattle. Over his seven outings at Triple-A spanning 26 innings, Dunn has compiled a 6.92 ERA, 1.81 WHIP and 23:16 K:BB.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barrero hits first 2 HRs, Reds drop Brewers into 2nd place

José Barrero hit his first two major league home runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee 7-5, dropping the Brewers into second place in the NL Central

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Art Warren - Begins rehab assignment Warren (elbow) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Warren has been out since early July while battling a right flexor pronator strain. He'll likely need at least a few rehab appearances before being activated, though the Reds have yet to specify a precise timetable for his return.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Greene - Not expected to need surgery Greene will undergo additional tests on his left shoulder, but he is not expected to require surgery, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact While the full extent of the issue remains unclear even after one MRI, the belief is that the shoulder is structurally sound. There is no timetable for his return, and the Reds have every incentive to be cautious with the 23-year-old, but it sounds like a return for Greene this season is still on the table.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Stephenson - Likely done for season Stephenson isn't expected to return this season after undergoing surgery to stabilize his fractured right collarbone Thursday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Stephenson will be eligible to return from the 60-day injured list for the final two weeks of the season, but that was reportedly a long shot even before his surgery. The Reds haven't officially ruled him out for the remainder of the year, but the team has little incentive to rush him in a lost season and seems content to let him rest and heal. With Aramis Garcia (finger) also out, the Reds are going with Michael Papierski and Austin Romine behind the plate.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Greene - Getting tests done in Cincy Greene, who is on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain, will have tests done in Cincinnati and is without a timetable to return, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact According to manager David Bell, this is something Greene has felt from time to time this season and he felt it more in his most recent start. The team thought he would be able to pitch through it until Friday's bullpen session, when he felt it a bit more than normal. Greene says it's just arm fatigue and he wants to be cautious with it, although he acknowledged he is unsure when he will be able to return to action. The 23-year-old righty is up to 102.2 innings on the year after throwing 106.1 innings in 2021.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers host the Reds on home winning streak

The Milwaukee Brewers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robert Dugger - Takes loss Friday Dugger (0-1) allowed five runs on four hits and four walks with two strikeouts in four innings, taking the loss versus the Brewers on Friday.

Impact Dugger's first start of the year was less than impressive, as he threw only 39 of 73 pitches for strikes. He gave up all five runs in the first two innings, allowing a two-run home run to Rowdy Tellez and a three-run blast to Tyrone Taylor. Dugger has a 6.19 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB in 16 innings across four appearances (one start). With the Reds in full-on rebuild mode, the right-hander should have a chance to showcase himself as a starter over the next two months. Assuming he gets another turn in the rotation, it would likely be a road start versus the Mets next week.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lauer works 7, Tellez and Taylor homer as Brewers top Reds Eric Lauer pitched seven strong innings, Rowdy Tellez and Tyrone Taylor homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers shook out of their post-trade dea...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Lauer works 7, Tellez and Taylor homer as Brewers top Reds

Eric Lauer pitched seven strong innings, Rowdy Tellez and Tyrone Taylor homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers shook out of their post-trade deadline funk with a 5-1 win over the Cinci...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hunter Greene added to IL by Reds with strained shoulder

The Cincinnati Reds’ depleted pitching staff took another hit when rookie right-hander Hunter Greene was placed on the 15-day injured list with a strained right shoulder

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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AUGUST 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reds place Hunter Greene on 15-day IL The Cincinnati Reds placed rookie RHP Hunter Greene on the 15-day injury list Friday due to a right shoulder strain, with the IL designation...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ryan Hendrix - Back in majors Hendrix was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact He has a 4.26 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and seven strikeouts in 6.1 innings across seven appearances in the majors this season. Hendrix should work in a low-leverage role.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Greene - To IL with shoulder strain Greene was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right shoulder strain, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact This is potentially pretty serious, especially considering Greene's youth and prior injury history. With just two months left in the regular season, it's possible this is even a season ender, although we don't have a timetable yet. Greene had been pretty dialed in of late, logging a 2.70 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 29 strikeouts in 23.1 innings over his last four starts.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 5, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Mike Moustakas - Sitting Friday Moustakas will sit Friday against the Brewers.

Impact Moustakas finds himself on the bench for the third time in four games. All of his absences have come against lefties like Friday's starter Eric Lauer. Donovan Solano will be the designated hitter in his place.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Fraley - Sits against southpaw Fraley will be on the bench against lefty Eric Lauer and the Brewers on Friday.

Impact Fraley returned from the 60-day injured list last Friday. Over his last six games, he's started against three righties while sitting against three lefties, an arrangement which will likely persist down the stretch. Albert Almora and Aristides Aquino will handle the outfield corners in his absence.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Stephenson - Surgery completed Stephenson underwent surgery Thursday to stabilize the fracture in his right clavicle,C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact According to Rosecrans, the procedure is designed to alleviate some of the pain and discomfort in Stephenson's right shoulder, but his timeline for a return shouldn't be affected. The Reds placed Stephenson on the 60-day injured list earlier this week, making him ineligible to return until at least the final two weeks of the season.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Dugger - Contract selected prior to start Dugger's contract was selected by the Reds ahead of Friday's start against the Brewers.

Impact Dugger's first three major-league appearances of the season came as a reliever, but he's worked mainly as a starter in the minors and has posted a 4.30 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 58.2 innings over 15 appearances (12 starts). The right-hander will likely be considered for a spot in the Reds' rotation after the team traded Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers head into matchup with the Reds on losing streak

The Milwaukee Brewers look to end their four-game skid when they play the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robert Dugger - Starting Friday The Reds will select Dugger's contract from Triple-A Louisville and have him start Friday's game against the Brewers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 27-year-old is already with the team on the taxi squad and will officially join the 26-man roster ahead of Friday's series opener. Duggar has a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB across 12 innings this season, and he's been designated for assignment after each of his three appearances in the majors this year. He covered 3.2 scoreless frames his last time out and could be in the mix for a rotation spot with Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle shipped out at the trade deadline.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE