CINCINNATI REDS NEWS

Jonathan India - X-rays negative on ankle India had X-rays come back negative on his ankle after being hit by a pitch during Wednesday's game against the Mets, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact India was struck by the pitch to lead off the bottom half of the first inning and initially remained in the contest, but he was replaced by a pinch hitter in the following frame. The 25-year-old appears to have avoided a serious injury and should be considered day-to-day.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mahle taking 'a little break' on IL to rest shoulder CINCINNATI -- In a move that could have implications ahead of the Trade Deadline, the Reds placed starting pitcher Tyler Mahle on the 15-day...

JULY 6, 2022 • MLB.COM

Joey Votto - Dealing with back tightness Votto isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets due to back tightness, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Votto was absent from Tuesday's lineup due to what manager David Bell called a "recovery day," but Bell revealed that the first baseman's exclusion from Wednesday's starting nine is due to a back issue. The 38-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now, but Donovan Solano should continue to see increased at-bats if Votto is forced to miss additional time.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Mahle - Not concerned about shoulder injury Mahle said Wednesday that his shoulder injury is "not concerning at all," Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Mahle was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Wednesday, and he underwent an MRI that revealed some non-concerning irritation and inflammation. The right-hander will be shut down for 5-to-7 days to allow his shoulder to heal, but he expects to be back in action shortly after the All-Star break.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Okey - Outrighted to Triple-A Okey cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Impact Okey was designated for assignment by Cincinnati on Tuesday and will remain in Louisville after going unclaimed on waivers. Over 27 Triple-A games this year, he's slashed .253/.309/.413 with a homer, 14 runs and 10 RBI.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Mahle - Placed on 15-day IL Mahle was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain Wednesday, retroactive to July 3.

Impact Mahle was scheduled to start the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh, but he'll be sidelined through the All-Star break after landing on the injured list. It's not yet clear who will take the right-hander's place in the rotation or when he'll be cleared to rejoin the Reds. Mahle posted a 4.58 ERA and 1.53 WHIP in 17.2 innings over his last three appearances.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds announce Wednesday night starting lineups David Peterson (5-1, 3.24) will go for New York, while Graham Ashcraft (4-2, 4.53) will go for Cincinnati.

JULY 6, 2022 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Donovan Solano - Hitting fifth Wednesday Solano will start at third base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact With southpaw David Peterson on the bump for the Mets, the righty-hitting Solano will slot into a prominent spot in the batting order while the Reds send several key lefty-hitting regulars to the bench. Solano has now started in 10 times in 15 games since coming off the 60-day injured list June 21, but moving forward, his starting opportunities could be limited largely to when the Reds oppose lefty pitchers now that the team has all of its everyday players back from the IL with the exception of No. 1 catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb).

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Moustakas - Day off Wednesday Moustakas isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets.

Impact Moustakas is getting a breather after he went 1-for-12 with an RBI and eight strikeouts over the last four games. Jonathan India is serving as the designated hitter while Matt Reynolds starts at second base.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Naquin - Sitting against lefty Naquin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact After going 1-for-3 with a walk in his return to the lineup for Tuesday's 1-0 win following a five-week absence due to a left quadriceps strain, the lefty-hitting Naquin will retreat to the bench with southpaw David Peterson on the bump for the Mets. Albert Almora replaces Naquin in right field.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Votto - Sitting once again Votto isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets.

Impact Votto will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive matchup after he went 0-for-13 with three walks and five strikeouts over his last four games. Brandon Drury is shifting to first base while Donovan Solano starts at the hot corner.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Farmer - Returns to lineup Farmer (hand) is starting Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Farmer didn't appear in any of the last three games due to a hand injury, but he'll start at shortstop and bat cleanup Wednesday. Over his last five games, he's gone 5-for-16 with an RBI, two walks and three strikeouts.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Fraley - Takes live BP Fraley (knee/toe) took live batting practice Tuesday against rehabbing Reds pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez (elbow), Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Since being pulled off his minor-league rehab assignment in late May with a bone bruise in his toe, Fraley has been easing back into baseball activities. His ability to take swings against live pitching is another step in the right direction, but he still may have to complete a full running program before the Reds sent him back out to an affiliate to play in games.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Gutierrez - Tosses live bullpen session Gutierrez (elbow) completed a live bullpen session Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Before he was placed on the 15-day injured list just over a month ago with a first-degree right elbow strain, Gutierrez had been working out of the bullpen. The Reds aren't yet decided on what kind of role Gutierrez will handle once he's back to full strength, as the team will have him build up to three innings in his throwing progression before determining whether he'll return from the IL as a reliever or starter. Since he still has yet to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment, Gutierrez isn't on track to return until after the All-Star break.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'I doctored in baseball.' Why Tommy Pham remains optimistic about the Cincinnati Reds Even though the last-place Reds could be sellers at the trade deadline, Tommy Pham remains optimistic about what the team is building.

JULY 6, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Mike Moustakas discusses Nick Lodolo, walk-off win over Mets Mike Moustakas hit a walk-off sacrifice fly to lift the Reds to a 1-0 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday.

JULY 6, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Hunter Strickland - Collects second win Tuesday Strickland (2-2) picked up the win in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over the Mets, pitching a perfect ninth inning without a walk or a strikeout.

Impact The right-hander entered a scoreless tie in the top of the ninth and needed only nine pitches (seven strikes) to knife through the bottom of the Mets' order. Strickland then got rewarded when Mike Moustakas brought home Tommy Pham with a sacrifice fly in the Reds' half of the frame. Strickland has two wins and two saves in his last four appearances, but the other win came as a result of a blown save. Despite his current assignment as Cincinnati's closer, his job security seems very low -- he carries a 5.00 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB through nine innings since the beginning of June, and that ERA doesn't account for three unearned runs.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Lodolo - Fans eight in no-decision Lodolo didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Mets, allowing three hits and three walks over 4.2 scoreless innings while striking out eight.

Impact The rookie southpaw didn't last long enough to qualify for a win in his return from the injured list, getting the hook after 89 pitches (51 strikes), but it was a moot point Tuesday as the game's only run didn't cross the plate until the ninth inning. It was still a fairly impressive showing for Lodolo as he dueled future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer to a stalemate while he was on the mound. Lodolo will carry a 4.19 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 27:8 K:BB through 19.1 innings into his next start.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets-Reds weather forecast: Thunderstorms, rain at Great American Ball Park The New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds wrap up a three-game series Wednesday at Great American Ball Park.

JULY 6, 2022 • NJ.COM

Reds and Mets meet, winner takes 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds rookie Nick Lodolo draws top comparisons squaring off against Max Scherzer "He reminds me of, I don't want to drop a name, but of a very successful left-handed pitcher," Mets manager Buck Showalter said of Lodolo.

JULY 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scherzer stout in return, but Mets fall to Reds in 9th, 1-0 The New York Mets wasted a stellar performance by Max Scherzer in his return from an oblique injury, losing 1-0 to the Cincinnati Reds on Mi...

JULY 6, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Reds spoil Scherzer's return with a 1-0 ninth-inning win

The New York Mets wasted a stellar performance by Max Scherzer in his return from an oblique injury, losing 1-0 to the Cincinnati Reds on Mike Moustakas’ game-ending sacrifice fly

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reds notes: How the outfield looks with Tyler Naquin back from the IL Tyler Naquin made a quick recovery from a quad injury and was back in the Reds lineup on Tuesday.

JULY 5, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Albert Almora Jr. - Could move into reserve role Almora is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

Impact With Tyler Naquin (quadriceps) returning from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and batting cleanup, Almora's time as the Reds' primary right fielder could be coming to an end. According to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer, manager David Bell said that the Reds will take a "day-by-day" approach to center field now that Naquin is back in the mix, which suggests that Almora may be primarily competing with Nick Senzel for playing time rather than Naquin or left fielder Tommy Pham. Almora enjoyed a hot first month with the Reds following his May 4 promotion from Triple-A Louisville, but he's delivered a paltry .158/.179/.184 batting line over his last 10 games.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE